WATCH | Shoppers flee as gunmen strike Brooklyn Mall, six arrested

Pretoria – At least six suspects have been arrested following a brazen armed robbery at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria on Wednesday morning, reports say.

Police recovered a rifle and a hijacked vehicle linked to the incident, during which a security officer was shot and injured.

Videos on social media showed panicked shoppers running for safety as gunshots were fired.

Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria

Shots fired. Chaos. Rapid response.

5x Supects detained
1x Firearm recovered

Police still active in the area. pic.twitter.com/ccMgLQ03lY

— SaferCitySolutions (@SafercityZA) March 18, 2026

The mall was placed on lockdown, with shops closing and police cordoning off the area.

Authorities have urged the public to avoid the scene while investigations continue.

Several suspects have been apprehended in the area.

Latest:
• 5 suspects detained
• 1 rifle recovered
(Linked to the Brooklyn Mall suspects)

Further details subject to official confirmation. pic.twitter.com/CzZi4CTJ2s

— Vision Tactical (@visiontactical) March 18, 2026

Some suspects have been arrested in the area.

Latest:

5 suspects detained , 1 rifle recovered ( Brooklyn Mall Suspects} https://t.co/BjDMQ3pNIj pic.twitter.com/tP4DI2QUtq

— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) March 18, 2026