Police are investigating two cases of attempted murder and house robbery after a 71-year-old man and his 11-year-old son were shot and wounded in a robbery by a group of criminals allegedly wearing police uniforms at their home in Kirkwood in the Sarah Baartman district.
According to a preliminary report, it is alleged that the family was asleep at their home in Madikeni Township, in Dunbrody, on Saturday when the owner heard a knock at the door.
Police said after opening the door, the owner was told from one of the people outside that they were police officials.
Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said the owner was confronted by four males and a female who pointed a gun at him.
“The man was handcuffed and it is unknown at this stage what was taken from the house. The owner sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Detectives are still probing the circumstances relating to 11-year-old’s shooting. He also sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Both injured victims were taken to hospital for medical attention,” said Naidu.
The suspects fled in a white VW Polo which was later found at a house in Kwadwesi by members of the K9 Unit. The car has since been confiscated for further investigation.
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