Errol Musk Reveals Past Traumatic Event of Fatal House Robbery

In an astonishing revelation, Errol Musk, the father of billionaire CEO Elon Musk, opened up about a haunting episode that occurred back in 1998 on his estate in Sandton, Johannesburg. During a recent candid interview with MacG on Podcast and Chill, the elder Musk detailed the events of a horrific house robbery that led him to fatally shoot three intruders with a .357 Magnum revolver, a situation he describes as terribly distressing and not a source of pride.

The property, an expansive 12-acre plot where Musk managed his horses and was developing a housing project, became the scene of a life-threatening encounter. Recounting that fateful night, Errol Musk explained how he and his daughter, Alexandra, faced a hail of bullets when several perpetrators invaded the home while his daughter was taking a bath in the main bedroom en-suite. Acting in self-defense, Errol fired two bullets. The first shot employed hollow-point ammunition, which resulted in shrapnel fatally wounding two assailants, while the third was hit by the second bullet.

The engrossing tale takes a grim turn as Errol Musk disclosed the personal aftermath of the incident, one that not only involved legal proceedings but also left him with permanent damage; specifically, total hearing loss in his right ear. Despite the violent outcome, Errol maintains he is not proud of taking lives, emphasizing his remorse and labeling the experience as dreadful.

Following the event, an inquest carried out by local police subjected Musk to an investigation. However, authorities ultimately ruled the case as self-defense. Errol attributed his decisive response to his adroitness with firearms, a proficiency acquired and honed through years of experience, pointing out his triumph at the South African Defence Force’s national shooting competition in Bloemfontein in 1968. Moreover, Errol Musk's familiarity with guns was instilled in his family as well; he would often take his son, Elon, hunting during the latter's younger years in South Africa.

The incident from over two decades ago was thrust back into the limelight, shedding light on a lesser-known chapter of the Musk family saga, characterized by tragedy and courage under duress. It's a stark reminder of the intense scenarios many in South Africa have faced and continue to confront, bringing critical attention to personal security and self-defense laws.