A 63-YEAR-old woman was fatally shot and her son-in-law remains in critical condition in hospital after two robbers stormed their Westville North home last night.
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KZN SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbhele said it is believed that the complainant, a well-known businessman, Imran Randeree (43) of Randeree Jewellers and his family were at their residence in Duncan Drive, when they noticed two unknown men forcing the door open around 9.25pm.
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“The complainant and his mother-in-law instructed the other family members to hide while they pushed the door. The suspects opened fired, fatally wounding his mother-in-law and he also sustained gunshots wounds,” said Mbhele.
The mother-in-law’s name is Rookaya Dhooma.
The suspects stole a cellphone before they fled the crime scene on foot. Imran, who is a well-known businessman of a jewellery store was rushed to the hospital.
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“A case of house robbery, attempted murder and murder were opened at Westville police station for investigation. No arrests or recoveries have been made as yet,” said Mbhele.
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