A FORTY-TWO-year-old man is in critical condition in hospital after he was shot in front of his children by unknown men. According to police reports, the men accosted the man and his daughters at his gate as they returned to their Escombe home on Thursday, 11 February at 8pm.
“The father was pushed to the ground and the suspects opened fire on him. The two minor children ran off towards the house looking for a place to hide. The suspects then left after firing several shots. The children then jumped over the wall and ran to the neighbour for help. The neighbour summoned the police and the paramedics,” said Corporate Communications Officer for Malvern SAPS, W/O Radhika Marimuthu.
“A case of attempted murder has been registered and investigations are continuing,” added W/O Marimuthu. Anyone with information in this regard can call D/W/O Ricky Pillai on 031 489 9628 or the Detective Branch Commander Capt Alvin Thomas on 031 489 9624.
