A MAN in the Bhekuzulu New Stands (Emadoshini) area handed himself over to the police on Monday after shooting and killing an alleged robber.
According to reports, a woman in the Emadoshini area was approached by the alleged robber in her home while she was trying to lock her garage door.
The man is said to have been carrying what appeared to be half of a brick. She tried to scream for help but was grabbed by the man and they started to struggle.
A male neighbour saw what was happening, went inside his house and retrieved his firearm.
ALSO READ: Fill in this SAPS affidavit if you have fallen victim to the suspected Ponzi Scheme
AND: Two killed execution style in Vryheid East
The neighbour then fired two warning shots and the suspect allegedly let go of the woman and attempted to attack the neighbour who then fired a shot at the robbers head.
The neighbour then drove to the police station where he reported the incident, and handed himself and his firearm (licensed) over to the police.
The alleged robber died on scene.
The neighbour was arrested and released for finalisation of investigation.
A murder case has been opened against the neighbour as well as a robbery case against the deceased.
According to Warrant Officer Jethro Khumalo, the matter comes as a great shock to the Emadoshini community as they are still recovering from the blow of the two men that were found dead near the railway track who were also from Emadoshini.
“There is unrest in the community and they feel unsafe,” said W/O Khumalo.
Many community members have shown their support for the neighbour praising him for having stood up for the woman that was being attacked.
The dockets are currently awaiting a decision from the National Prosecuting Authority.
(Image from York Daily Record)
