Man shot dead while trying to protect family in Randfontein farm attack

Man shot dead while trying to protect family in Randfontein farm attack
Duwayne Smith and his wife, Ingrid Smith (Photo: Supplied)

On Thursday evening, 3 August 2023, Duwayne Smith was murdered in cold blood in front of his wife, Ingrid, and two daughters in a farm attack on a smallholding in Randridge, Randfontein, Gauteng.

The family noticed two men in the yard and Smith jumped out of the pickup truck and fired back when the suspects shot at them. One of the attackers shot him dead while he was trying to protect his family.

Ingrid was also seriously injured in the attack and is currently being treated for her critical injuries.

According to information, two AK-47 assault rifles were used in the attack.

The police are asking anyone with information that can help the investigation team to call their nearest police station or the Stop Crime number on 08600 10111.

Read about more farm attacks here

Information supplied by Oorgrens veiligheid

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