Brooklyn police are investigating an attempted murder case after a man was shot in his home in Ashlea Gardens during a robbery on Wednesday.
Police spokesperson Captain Colette Weilbach said no arrest had been made.
“On Wednesday morning, around 04:15, a 55-year-old man woke up and found two unknown armed men inside his bedroom in Maroelana Road.
He immediately pressed a panic button. The suspects then shot the man in the left leg and head,” she said.
ALSO READ: House robber shoots man in the east
Weilbach said the robbers only fled with a television.
ALSO READ: NEWSFLASH: Suspected robber shot in Moreleta Park
“The victim received medical treatment at the scene and was taken to a local hospital by Life Med.
“Anyone who has information that can assist the police with their investigation can contact Crime Stop on 08600-10111 or the Brooklyn police on 012-366-1735/6.”
Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to editorial@rekord.co.za or phone us on 083 625 4114.
For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord’s websites:
For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram
