According to Springs police spokesman Captain Johannes Ramphora, the father went into a supermarket in Paul Krugersoord at 6am, to buy vegetables.
The son and an employee waited outside in a vehicle when they were approacehd by three young armed robbers who demanded cash.
“The son started screaming for help and one robber shot him in his leg. He was taken to the N17 Hospital for treatment,” says Capt Ramphora.
The robbers stole their cash and fled the scene.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information regarding the above cases can contact the Springs police on 011 365 5700/19/20 or Capt Ramphora on 079 694 6936.
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