Well done to the home owner who took swift action during an attempted robbery by shooting two suspects and fatally wounded them in the process.
The owner who is a firearm instructor was at home with a friend in the Van Riebeeckpark area, enjoying the peace and quiet around 21h00 last night. Suddenly without any warning, two armed men confronted the owner and friend and ordered them to go inside the house at gunpoint.
The quick thinking action of the owner probably saved their lives, when he grabbed his gun upon entering the house and shot at the alleged thief. A shootout ensued between the owner and alleged thieves. The robbers were fatally wounded and upon further investigation, it was discovered that a silver Suzuki vehicle parked near the house belonged to the thieves. Apparently the vehicle was not reported as stolen. A police investigation will continue into the attempted robbery.
Once again, two more criminal elements are off the streets of South Africa thanks to vigilant South Africans who take precautions to secure and protect their families and properties. House break-ins and attempted robberies happen on a daily base in South Africa, and while the Police are actively involved in combating crime, there remains insufficient protection from the high crime rate soaring through the land.
It is now up to individuals to take action to protect their property as criminals are often armed and dangerous.
By Laura Oneale
Source: South African Police
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