The alleged bandit who was shot and killed inside Kay’s Diamond Enterprise during a robbery attempt has been identified as Gerally Johanison Henry, a 25-year-old miner, according to police.
According to police Kay’s Diamond Enterprise Ltd,is licenced to trade in diamonds is owned and managed by a male Caucasian of the aforementioned mentioned address.
According to the owner, he was in his office conducting business when he received a telephone call from Henry who told him that he wanted to buy diamonds and about 12:03 hrs, he (Henry) came to the office and spoke to him in general and asked to use the washroom.
Upon his return from the washroom, Henry pointed a pistol in the direction of owner who was sitting in his chair behind his desk and told him not to move but he instinctively drew his licensed handgun and discharged several rounds in Henry’s direction who was struck in the upper part of his body and he fell.
Personnel from EMT visited and pronounced Johanison dead.
A 9 mm pistol along with eight live matching rounds in the magazine and one round in the breech which was allegedly in possession of the deceased, is lodged.
A black Fielder wagon motor car with three male occupants which was parked outside of the business premises is lodged and the men are in custody assisting with the investigation.
The body of Henry was taken to Lyken Funeral Home awaiting a post mortem examination. Statements are being taken as the investigation continues.