WATCH: Father kills son after mistaking him for hijacker

Police say that the 14-year-old boy’s death appears to be a tragic mistake. The man was surprised when his son returned to his car after attending a study group at the school and reacted by shooting him, eNCA has reported.

The man claims he thought his son was a hijacker.

Sad for days! pic.twitter.com/ySWPD4ZjCx

— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) June 6, 2018

Thats my friend's brother, Themba.. it was a horrible mistake💔.. The dad dosed off in the car while waiting to pick him up. Themba opened the car while he was sleeping. he thought someone was trying to rob him then pulled out the gun nd fired the shot. He handed himself over..

— Bassie (@BassieMalepe) June 6, 2018

I am on my way to to the school in Ennerdale! My sincere condolences to the learners and friends #EnnerdaleSchoolMurder

— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) June 6, 2018

According to police spokesperson Mpande Khoza, when the father realised what had happened, he rushed to the nearest hospital, but was too late, as the child died along the way.

Last night just after 9pm a learner was shot dead by his dad outside school. He was studying with fellow learners when his dad arrived

— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) June 6, 2018

“The father will appear today or tomorrow in court where the prosecutor and the magistrate will decide whether he will be granted bail or denied bail,” Khoza said.

Gauteng department of education MEC Panyaza Lesufi conveyed his condolences on Twitter on Wednesday.