The Randfontein Police have said an eight-year-old child allegedly shot a man in his Helikon Park home on Tuesday in a tragic incident.
A case of attempted murder has been opened for further investigation.
Early on Tuesday morning, ER24 said an elderly man had to be transported to hospital in a critical condition after he was shot in his home.
Read the initial article here: JUST IN: Grandfather shot in Helikon Park home
However, Brigadier Jacob Manamela, Randfontein Police station commander, said the man is 46 years old and was allegedly sleeping in his bedroom with his firearm under a pillow.
“An eight-year-old child allegedly shot him in the head. The man was then admitted to hospital,” Manamela told the Herald.
“I want to appeal to the community to be extra careful when handling firearms, including estate firearms, in their houses,” he added.
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