Suspected robber shot in Moreleta Park

An alleged robber was shot during a robbery at a house in Moreleta Park in the early hours of Friday.

Garsfontein police spokesperson Captain Ilse Jones said the homeowner was woken up by his wife after she heard a strange noise, Rekord East reported.

“The owner grabbed his gun and went to investigate, and found windows and curtains open,” said Jones.

“As he was walking [through the house], he came across two men and fired shots at them.”

Jones said one of the perpetrators was shot while another escaped.

“The suspect was taken to Tembisa hospital [by ER24 emergency services] under police guard .”

“A case of attempted robbery was opened at the Garsfontein police station.”

ER24 spokesperson Ineke van Huyssteen said the alleged robber was in a serious condition after sustaining a gunshot wound to his head

“Paramedics found the man, believed to be in his 20’s, lying in a flowerbed just outside the house,” said Van Huyssteen.

“Upon further assessment, the man was found to be in a serious condition after sustaining a gunshot wound to his head.”

– Caxton News Service

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