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BREAKING- Elderly couple shot in farm attack on Primkop Farm

An elderly couple were attacked and shot in their home on Primkop Farm on the R538 near Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) last night.

WHITE RIVER –   According to Bosssies Community Justice’s Albert Gryvenstein, four suspects broke the burglar bars with a hammer in the bedroom to enter the premises.

Police spokesman, Sgt Cynthia Mbokodo said the couple were relaxing in their home at abourt 20:25, when they heard a bang.

“Four suspects broke into the house. They shot the man in his leg and arm and the woman in the arm. Both survived the incident.  The suspects then stole R4000 and two cellphones.”

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Hi-Tech Security Lowveld operations manager Callum MacPherson said the suspects fled on foot.

The couple then pressed the panic button and Hi-Tech Security White River’s armed response and Hi-Tech Medical Services responded to the scene.

The couple were taken to Rob Ferreira Hospital.

 

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