Police are currently investigating a case of attempted murder after a shooting in St Chad’s last Thursday (May 20). It is alleged that two unknown suspects entered a home and opened fire on two boys who were sleeping.
It was about 1am when the suspects barged into the home. One of them pulled out a gun and shot a 12-year-old boy in the buttocks. Another boy was shot in the hip. The suspects then fled the scene.
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Both boys were rushed to hospital in a private vehicle.
Residents in the area said they heard gunshots and wondered what was happening.
No arrests have been made as yet, and police are requesting anyone who can assist them with information to call 0860010111 toll-free or use the ‘MySAPS’ App.
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