A 29-year-old burglar was shot after he attacked an off-duty Policeman in Hazelmere – KZN.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for medical assistance from the Verulam SAPS at approximately 08:01. On arrival, it was established that the injured male was a burglary suspect.
The homeowner is a Policeman based in the Eastern Cape. Neighbors informed him that suspects had broken into his residence and were removing household items throughout the weekend.
The SAPS Official returned to his residence this morning and discovered the front door was broken. He entered the house and interrupted the suspect who was in the process of gathering valuables.
The intruder grabbed a hammer and attempted to attack the homeowner when he shot him in the thigh.
The suspect immediately surrendered. The victim was not injured.
Intruder shot by off duty policeman in Hazelmere https://t.co/ymq4moMySb#ArriveAlive #Intruder #Shooting #RUSA pic.twitter.com/MZ3wG9t7vq
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) February 13, 2023
