A Durban policeman allegedly shot and killed his 10-year-old son on Sunday morning, mistaking him for an intruder.

The incident took place at around 10am on Queen Elizabeth Avenue in Manor Gardens

It is alleged the man had been asleep when he heard his son screaming for help.

He ran downstairs and saw an unknown person at the window.

The policeman ran back for his state-issued firearm and fired shots through the window from inside the house.

 

Source: iol