A man was shot and injured in the early hours of this
morning (Sunday) after two suspects broke into his house in Motherwell, looking for alcohol.
The 54-year-old victim, from Ikamvelihle and his friend (35)
were at his home in Ngqika Street, NU2, Motherwell, when two unknown males
kicked open the kitchen door and entered the house at approximately 02:00 this
morning.
According to police spokesperson, Col. Priscilla Naidu, the
suspects demanded alcohol and when they were informed that there was no alcohol
in the house, one suspect allegedly tried to fire a shot at the victim, but the
firearm jammed and the suspects fled.
“A few minutes later, the suspects returned and once again
demanded alcohol. They were again informed that there was no alcohol on the
premises and this time two shots were fired, one hitting the complainant in the
left shoulder. The suspects then ran away,” Naidu explained.
A case of attempted murder is under investigation.
Source: SAPS media statement
