A six-year-old boy tragically died after being shot during a robbery at a McDonald's restaurant in Meadowdale. Two robbers entered the restaurant, demanding money and firing a shot. They then confronted a family in the drive-through, robbing them and fatally shooting the child as they tried to drive away.
A six-year-old boy tragically lost his life during a robbery at a McDonald’s restaurant in Meadowdale on January 3.
The Bedfordview SAPS confirmed that the boy was declared dead at a hospital in Primrose following the incident, which occurred shortly after 22:00. According to police spokesperson Lillian Modiga, the robbers initially placed an order at the drive-through but canceled it moments later.One of the robbers then climbed through the drive-through window, demanding money while threatening staff.The pair took the cash register box before fleeing.
The getaway driver, who remained in the car, noticed another vehicle behind them in the drive-through. Armed with a firearm, he confronted a family – a husband, wife, and their young son – and robbed them of their belongings“As the family tried to reverse and drive away, the robber fired another shot. It was only after they arrived home that they realized the child had been struck,” Modiga said.No arrests have been made, and the case remains under investigation.
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