Police spokeswoman Captain Stefanie Smith said the victim, 58,
heard a knock at his door and opened it, as he had been expecting a relative on
Saturday morning.
His gardener forced his way into the home, threatened him with a
knife and demanded money, the Beeld reported..
The victim was stabbed in both arms, then wheeled into his
bedroom, where he was further assaulted.
When he fell out of his chair, he managed to reach his rifle,
which had been positioned next to his bed.
He fired one shot at his assailant, who was critically wounded
and later died at the scene.
Smith said a murder docket had been opened.
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Article source: http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2012/09/03/paraplegic-shoots-and-kills-intruder