South African father kills carjacker in shootout protecting his children

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 11:34 · Archive

A father shot and killed an armed carjacker who ambushed his vehicle with his children inside in Durban, South Africa.

A father shot and killed an armed carjacker during an ambush outside his home in Durban, South Africa on October 9. The New York Post identifies him as Sidney Hill, an operations manager. According to reports, Hill and his daughter were leaving their driveway in their Toyota Hilux when a white Renault with five people inside stopped ahead of them. Two armed men emerged and began shooting at the vehicle.

Hill pulled a gun and returned fire from the driver's seat without flinching, according to dashcam footage of the incident. He leaned back to shield his daughter, whose age has not been disclosed, as he fired at the attackers. His son was waiting at the gate of their home, which they had moved into four days before the ambush. The vehicle was struck by gunfire and rolled forward, hitting a tree and smashing the windscreen.

Hill fatally shot one of the gang members, Pinetown Police spokesperson Paul Magwaza confirmed to the Highway Mail. A local security official praised Hill's response, saying he 'instinctively made sure that his family was safe'.

How it is being reported

• Heroic South African dad kills armed carjacker in gunfight with gang as he shields daughter from bulletsA heroic dad fatally shot an armed carjacking gang member outside his home while trying to protect his daughter, dramatic video shows.New York Post · 23 Oct, 11:14
• Father shoots carjackers, killing one, when they try to hijack his vehicle while travelling with his children in South AfricaThe currently unnamed man was seen in harrowing dash-cam footage firing from his driving seat as he tried to pull out of his drive in Durban on October 9.Daily Mail · 22 Oct, 18:01

In this story: Sidney Hill · Durban · South Africa · Pinetown Police

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