Mooiplaats home invasion ends in fatal shooting
According to police spokesperson Johan van Dyk, the events began when a resident heard his dogs barking outside and went to investigate at around 21:30.
'The man was approached by five adult African men armed with pangas,' Van Dyk stated. The men then attacked the victim.
'The suspects also forced entry into the homes of other tenants, attacking them and robbing them of a television and a cell phone. The suspects then fled the scene on foot.'
While police did not disclose the extent of the victims' injuries, social media posts suggested they were severe.
According to Van Dyk, private security in the area tracked the suspects into nearby bushes.
'Seeing that they were surrounded, the suspects allegedly attacked the security guards with the pangas. The guards retaliated, shooting two of the suspects. One died at the scene, while the other was rushed to a nearby hospital.'
Van Dyk confirmed that police are investigating a case of house robbery, murder, possession of stolen property, and possession of house break-in tools.
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