Grade 10 Pupil shot and killed in home invasion

[Wade]

A Pietermaritzburg family is receiving trauma counselling after their teenage son was shot when he was confronted by an intruder in their home.

Police say 15-year-old Njabulo Ngcobo was shot twice at his home in Imbali in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The police's Joey Jeevan says it is believed the Grade 10 pupil was awakened by his mother when their home's alarm went off.

She says he was attacked when he went to see what had triggered the alarm.

"He went to the lounge to investigate [and] was confronted by an unknown armed man. It's believed that the man immediately fired one shot at the 15-year-old, hitting him in the chest. [The intruder then] began to flee.
"The youngster continued to pursue the suspect out of the house when the suspect turned around and fired another shot at him, fatally wounding him," she said.

The teenager's school, Maritzburg College, has flown its flags at half-mast today to pay tribute to Ngcobo.

http://www.ecr.co.za/post/pmb-pupil-...home-invasion/

[Proudprado]

So sad. So unnecessary. Such a waste.

[Gunservant]

Tragic, as are all these criminal acts. What a waste. :(

[Ds J]

Take the firearms to be destroyed and teach mother with children to use them properly.

[BigT]

RIP

[wombat57]

very sad .But That young boy showed more character and heart in his final act then the guy who shot him will ever be capable of in his entire life.Many will say if only but hindsight is not much use in this world.

[zulushark]

Very sad indeed. May he rest in peace. Sympathies to the family.

[Dinat]

RIP young man

[Killabeez]

Took one to the chest and still chased the scum bag. That's a Warriors spirit...

R.I.P son

[Wesley]

Tragic! May that murdering scumbag answer for his crimes sooner than later.