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South African man kills carjacker in shootout while daughter in vehicle
What happened
A man in Pinetown, South Africa was involved in a shootout with carjackers while his daughter was in the vehicle. Dash-cam footage from October 9 shows the incident occurred at or near his home. One of the attackers was killed during the exchange of gunfire.
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All outlets emphasize the father's protective actions, with Breitbart noting he "shielded his daughter" after sliding into the passenger seat, the New York Post calling him "heroic" and saying he was "trying to protect his daughter," and Daily Mail describing "harrowing dash-cam footage" of him firing from the driving seat. The New York Post and Breitbart lead with the father's protective role in their headlines, while Daily Mail focuses on the shooting itself.
- DMFather shoots carjackers, killing one, when they try to hijack his vehicle while travelling with his children in South AfricaDaily Mail · Lean Right
- BRTVIDEO: Father Shields Daughter with His Body, Shoots Alleged Carjacker DeadBreitbart News · Right
- NYPHeroic South African dad kills armed carjacker in gunfight with gang as he shields daughter from bulletsNew York Post · Right
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