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'I thought my son had been shot': Durban mom recounts home invasion horror
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'I thought my son had been shot': Durban mom recounts home invasion horror

A mother in Merebank, South Africa, recounted a terrifying home invasion incident where burglars attempted to break into her home. The homeowner, who chose not to be named, reported that she monitored the situation via security cameras after receiving alerts from local community groups. During the confrontation, her son was involved in a struggle with one of the suspects and believed he had been shot. Fortunately, the son survived with injuries to his knees. The suspects fled the scene, leaving behind a backpack containing a car battery and an empty bullet casing. The police have launched an investigation into the incident. The homeowner expressed concerns about a potential criminal network operating in the area and plans to enhance her security measures.

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'I thought my son had been shot': Durban mom recounts home invasion horror

A mother in Merebank, South Africa, recounted a terrifying home invasion incident where burglars attempted to break into her home. The homeowner, who chose not to be named, reported that she monitored the situation via security cameras after receiving alerts from local community groups. During the confrontation, her son was involved in a struggle with one of the suspects and believed he had been shot. Fortunately, the son survived with injuries to his knees. The suspects fled the scene, leaving behind a backpack containing a car battery and an empty bullet casing. The police have launched an investigation into the incident. The homeowner expressed concerns about a potential criminal network operating in the area and plans to enhance her security measures.

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