PORT ELIZABETH - ALGOA PARK MAN FIGHTS BACK AT ARMED ROBBERS, SHOOTING 1

A 38-year-old Algoa Park man shot and injured one of 3 robbery suspects who entered his home in Fairham Street this morning.

It is alleged that at about 08:00, the complainant’s wife was in the vehicle about to take their children to school when three unknown males approached her and pointed her with a firearm. She was taken inside the house where they were confronted with the complainant. They entered the bedroom and took some jewellery. The complainant managed to gain access to his firearm and fired shots at the suspects wounding one in his abdomen.

One suspect fired back at the complainant while dragging their accomplice outside. They abandoned him in the yard and fled.

Police are investigating a case of house robbery and attempted murder. The injured suspect was taken to hospital under police guard for treatment.

via - SAPS