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The scene where three people were shot in an attack on a farm in the Western Cape.
- Three people were shot during an attack on a farm near Durbanville in the Western Cape.
- The attackers fled on foot after allegedly stealing cell phones and laptops.
- All three patients were stabilized at the scene before being transferred to the hospital for additional medical treatment.
A man, his wife and a friend were shot after house robbers broke into their home in Klipheuwel, near Durbanville, in the Western Cape, in the early hours of Saturday.
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Shortly after 01:00, Titanium Securitas Medical Response received a call regarding an attack on a farm.
“Our rapid response vehicle, as well as our ambulance, were immediately dispatched to the scene to help the injured.
“Upon arrival, three adults were found inside the house [and had] suffered serious gunshot wounds.
“All three patients were stabilized at the scene before being transferred to the hospital for further medical treatment.
“According to one of the victims, they were sleeping when at least four woke them up [men who demanded] valuables, as well as keys to the safe. A fight broke out and the perpetrators began shooting randomly at the owner of the house and his wife.
“Another man who was also asleep inside the house tried to help the owner of the house and his wife and was also shot in the chest.”
Western Cape Police spokesman Captain FC van Wyk confirmed the incident.
According to Van Wyk, the robbers were armed with a revolver, pangas and knives. The couple’s son escaped through the window. Mobile phones and laptops were stolen.
The suspects fled on foot, Van Wyk said.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact the South African Police Service.
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