Farmer Killed during attack – Limpopo

SA Rural Security

South African farmer killed and set alight

On February 3, four suspects gained entry into a farmhouse situated in Leeupoort, Limpopo.

Around 3:00, Mrs. Killian went to the kitchen to fetch some water and saw three suspects at the front door of the house. Apparently, the fourth suspect was already in the house, he had gained entry through a window.

Mrs. Killian ran back to the bedroom to wake up her husband, Andrew Killian. She then went to the bathroom and called for help.

The three suspect threw a brick through the spare room and got into the house. With all four suspects moving around the house, Mr. Killian left the bedroom to investigate and when he saw the suspects, he turned around and tried to flee. A suspect fired two shot that struck him.

Mrs. Killian had managed to alert a neighbor who arrived on the scene and fired warning shots. The suspects upon hearing the shots being fired fled.

Mr. Andrew Killian was fatally wounded and died on the scene.

The police are investigating a case of murder and the search for the suspects continues.

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