Murder: Afrikaner Mike de Beer 89, shot dead with shot in the face by three black gunmen

Murder: Mike de Beer, 89, fatally shot in his face by three black gunmen -- 23 January 2014 Ane Roux In the early hours of Thursday 89-year-old, Mike de Beer from Moreleta Park, was fatally shot in his face when he confronted three armed men on his property. According to his granddaughter, Carlien de Beer, she heard her Grandfather shout,"hey", then a gunshot rang out. "These criminals are ruthless. A life means nothing to them. He got up every morning at around three to let his little dog out. This morning, the dog wouldn't stop barking. I think he saw the men, shouted at them and then they shot him in the face without blinking," she told Rekord. t is alleged that the armed men were on their way to enter the main house before De Beer who lives in a smaller bachelor's unit at the back of the main house, foiled their plan and made alarm. According to JP Griesel, an officer of a private security company who was on the scene, these types of incidences are on the increase in Moreleta park. "We are seeing in an increase in these types of crimes. It is also worrying to know that there are men who are not afraid to shoot. They will take a life." Warrant Officer Dave Miller of the Garsfontein police told Rekord that police were aware of the serious incidences in the suburb. "Crime has been low overall but we are constructively working on a solution to curb these crimes in a higher risk areas of the policing sector." No details for De Beer's funeral has been finalized at the time of going to print. No suspects have been arrested, police have open a murder investigation. http://www.looklocal.co.za/looklocal/content/en/pretoria-east/pretoria-east-news-crime?oid=8090871&sn=Detail&pid=4980310&Man-shot-in-face