Durban home invasion: Charles van Heerden (70) has died

Crime Correspondent

Durban home invasion: Charles van Heerden (70) has died
Durban home invasion: Charles van Heerden (70) has died

In just another case of a life taken just for a phone in South Africa, Charles van Heerden (70) was shot and his dog ‘Hunter’ was also shot when four attackers entered his home in Moseley, Durban on Tuesday evening 28 January 2020. 

His wife who was also in the house was not injured. Hunter tried to protect his owner and attacked the intruders, but was then shot.

Van Heerden was admitted  in a local hospital and his dog in a local veterinary hospital. 

Mr Van Heerden passed away on Friday 31 January 2020, due to complications stemming from the gunshot wound to his abdomen.

No arrest have been made and sadly it is

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