Victim shot with own firearm during home invasion in Redcliffe

A 44 year old man was shot twice with his own firearm during a home invasion on Redcliffe Drive in Redcliffe – KZN.

Two suspects entered the residence and confronted the victim. One of the men was armed with a firearm. They forced the victim to open the safe before removing his 9mm Norinco pistol, two loaded magazines and half a box of ammunition. The robbers also stole a laptop and cash.

They shot the victim on his left hand and left leg with his own weapon before they dropped their firearm and fled in an unknown direction.

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance from the victim’s neighbour. On arrival, RUSA Members discovered the victim bleeding from his injuries. It was established that the firearm abandoned by the suspects was a replica.

The man was stabilised on scene before being transported to hospital by ambulance.