Johannesburg - A man was shot dead in a botched robbery attempt at the FNB Bank at the Oriental Plaza in Fordsburg on Friday morning, said police.
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Two guards had gone to collect money at the bank when they were confronted by two armed men, said Lieutenant Colonel Lungelo Dlamini.
"A shoot-out ensued and one suspect was shot dead," said Dlamini.
The other robber managed to flee the scene.
"One of the guards was also wounded," Dlamini said.
A pistol was recovered on the deceased robber.
No money had been taken and no other injuries were reported.