An eight-year-old boy and his father were shot during a home invasion at their residence in Emona – KZN last night (Thursday).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance at approximately 23:08. 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 aluminium 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 homes. 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 on the scene before being transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Several spent 9mm cartridges were recovered.
