An off-duty police officer opened fire on three men who allegedly attempted to break into his house in Aurora Place in Bombay Heights in Northdale, KZN, yesterday.

According to eyewitnesses who spoke to The Witness at the scene, the officer was confronted by three intruders who attempted to rob him and his pregnant wife at his residence.

The situation escalated, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.

The incident occurred at around 15:00 at the officer’s home in Bombay Heights.

“It was a terrifying scene,” says a neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous. “We heard loud voices followed by gunfire.”

One of the suspects was shot and injured and taken to hospital.

The other two suspects are on the run, police said.

By late yesterday afternoon, police and forensic experts were still at the scene.

The off-duty officer is believed to have sustained minor injuries.