Police are searching for at least three armed men involved in the fatal shooting of a 55-year-old farm owner, and injuring his son following the invasion of their farm house near Nanaga last night.
On Sunday 5 September 2021 at approximately 6.30pm, three armed men entered the home of Werner and Estelle Buchner on their dairy farm, Boslaagte, near Nanaga in the Sarah Baartman District, Agri EC’s Rural Safety Manager Jason Kümm said in a media statement.
Werner Senior was shot in the back and his son Werner Buchner Junior was also shot when the attackers entered the premises. Estelle Buchner had attempted to shield her husband and son with her own body, upon which the attackers had proceeded to kick and beat her. This resulted in both her arms being broken, Kumm said.
Estelle and Werner Buchner Junior were taken to a hospital in Gqeberha for treatment, where Werner Junior has undergone surgery and is now in a stable condition.
“Unfortunately, Agri Eastern Cape is saddened to announce that Mr Werner Buchner Senior was fatally wounded and died on the scene,” Kumm said.
“Estelle Buchner made the call for help and the local farming community and role players immediately responded to the call. At this stage the reason for the attack is unknown and the only items missing from the home are two cellphones and an undisclosed amount of money.”
All three attackers were still at large and the SAPS dog unit and other statutory forces had been deployed to assist in the search.
“Agri Eastern Cape would like to thank the local farming community who immediately responded to the call for help from Estelle and acknowledge the coordinated and controlled manner in which they activated their emergency procedures,” Kumm said. “Agri Eastern Cape extends its deepest condolences to the Buchner family, their friends, and the Alexandria farming community.”
Police spokesperson Sergeant Majola Nkohli said, “At this stage, the details of the… incident are sketchy. Police are investigating a case of murder with additional charges of attempted murder and house robbery for further investigation.”
Anyone who can assist with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects, who are still at large is requested to contact the nearest police station. The information may also be shared via Crime Stop 08600 10111. All information is strictly confidential and callers have the right to remain anonymous.
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