Alleged housebreaker shot dead by Waterval Boven resident
A man has been shot dead after he allegedly attacked the security officer on patrol.
WATERVAL BOVEN – An inquest has been opened following a shooting of an alleged housebreaker during a break-in at 03:00 on Saturday.
According to Brig Leonard Hlathi, a resident from Waterval Boven was woken by his son after their neighbour’s alarm sounded, and the son noticed lights turning on and off in the home, which has been empty since their neighbour passed away.
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The resident noticed a lone security guard responding to the alarm, and decided to accompany him on the patrol of the house.
Upon entering the home, an assailant allegedly attacked the unarmed security officer with a knife and screwdriver, and was shot by the resident.
Both men have reported the shooting at the Waterval Boven Police Station.
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