Housebreaker shot by homeowner, breaks leg

TONGAAT – A resident in the Tongaat area shot a housebreaker who attempted to gain entry into a flat this morning. Reaction Unit South Africa received the call for assistance at 03:51 from residents reporting a shooting in progress.

When Reaction Officers arrived on scene they found a suspect with a single gunshot wound on his left leg. He also suffered a broken femur on his right leg.

When residents were interviewed, it was established that two suspects gained entry onto a premises on Plein Street. They manipulated the outdoor passive infrared beams and were forcing a window open when a male living in the vicinity confronted them.

One suspect drew a knife and attacked the resident who fired a single shot that struck the suspect on his left leg. The injured suspect then jumped over a wall, fell and broke his right leg. A knife & screwdriver was located on scene. The second suspect fled on foot.