The man’s 30-year-old son was wounded when the six armed men opened fire on them after they gave chase.
"The suspects ransacked the house and removed a TV, cellphone and jewellery, and thereafter sped off in their getaway vehicle."When they eventually tracked down the armed men, the robbers opened fire on the two, hitting the older man in his neck, chest and left thigh.
"The son sustained gunshot wounds to the upper arm and both victims were taken to hospital for medical attention.Charges of murder, attempted murder and robbery were opened at Umbilo police station".
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