Police have opened a murder investigation following an incident involving a cash-in-transit vehicle that occurred earlier today, Tuesday, 5 May 2026, in Bushbuckridge.
According to reports, a cash-in-transit vehicle with two security officers on board was parked in the area. The passenger exited the vehicle and entered a nearby store. While he was away, a male suspect armed with a sharp object allegedly opened the passenger door and attacked the security officer seated in the driver’s seat.
Other security officers at the scene reportedly became aware of the attack and fired shots at the alleged attacker, who then fell to the ground. The driver of the cash-in-transit vehicle subsequently drove over the man, police allege. The suspect was certified dead at the scene.
The deceased has not yet been formally identified.
Authorities are also investigating an attempted robbery in connection with the incident.
A graphic video of the event has been circulated on various social media platforms. Police have taken note of the footage and are urging members of the public not to circulate, forward, or share it, stating that doing so may cause further trauma to the families of those involved and to sensitive members of the public.