Weekend Argus (Saturday Edition)
Robbers shoot Brackenfell man, 41, seven times
THE increasing number of home invasions in the northern suburbs became a terrifying reality for a Brackenfell couple when five men broke into their home last month and shot a 41-year-old male in his garage.
Police spokesperson captain FC van Wyk said they are investigating a case of attempted murder.
The victim’s partner, who asked not to be named, said he was working in the garage when the five men broke in and shot him seven times.
“He put up a big fight with the one men who was in possession of the gun.
“When he tried to hold the gun away from his upper body the perpetrator then pulled the trigger and all the bullets went into his left leg.
“I pressed the panic button and that is when the five men fled the scene.
“Thankfully my neighbour came to help, by covering the wound that was what helped my partner get through the ordeal,” said the victim’s partner.
Due to his heart rate being very low, doctors thought he would not make it.
“He underwent a 10-hour three blood transfusions.
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“He was put on a ventilator for two days but miraculously, he got out and was moved to the trauma unit.
“The bullet hit his main artery and the only way to save his life was to amputate his left leg, a hand above the knee,” said the victim’s partner.
“He has to get a prosthetic leg, but he has to wait eight months until the wound heals so in the meanwhile he will be wheelchair-bound.
The couple are appealing to anyone in Brackenfell to check CCTV footage for any description. All information regarding the incident should go to Lt-Col Smith at 021 983 1940/021 980 5700 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.