8-Year-old shot twice during a robbery in Emona

An eight-year-old boy and his father were shot during a home invasion at their residence in Emona – KZN.

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance. On arrival, the minor child was located on the floor of his house. He sustained two gunshot wounds to his left leg. His 32-year-old father was shot twice in his right hand.

It was established that the victim heard a knock on the door. As he approached the entrance, multiple shots were fired which penetrated the aluminum door and struck the man and his son. His wife and four year old daughter were also in the single room house at the time of the shooting however they were not injured.

According to the victim, three suspects forced their way into their home. Two of the robbers brandished firearms and demanded valuables. They stole four cellphones, shoes, and R50 in cash before they fled. The injured man and his son were treated for their injuries at the scene before being transported to the hospital by ambulance.

Several spent 9mm cartridges were recovered.