Len Cloete opens his eyes for first time since shooting [Update]

Len Cloete, the father of seven who was shot in the head by a police officer during an altercation at a Muldersdrift lodge had opened his eyes for the first time since the shooting last month. 

LEN CLOETE IS STILL IN HOSPITAL FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE

Len was shot in the head by a police officer in front of his wife and friends earlier this month is still fighting for his life in hospital. 

In a video of the incident that has gone viral on social media, a naked Len is seen shouting at the police. He takes a firearm out of the bed drawer and cocks it while swinging it around in front of the police officers.

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Len is then seen grabbing a firearm for a police officer.  

Another police officer at the scene fires a single shot and hits Cloete in the head. He falls to the ground.

According to his wife, Chantel, he underwent a skull replacement operation on Monday. 

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LATEST INFORMATION ON HIS CONDITION IN HOSPITAL

Chantel posted the following on Facebook: 

“Thank you God for giving me the strength to keep going.

Jesus, my Savior, thank You for ensuring that I am followed by Your goodness and mercy for the rest of my life. You are the Good Shepherd who guides me to the good parts of life; so, Lord, I thank You. I thank You that it is You who satisfies my soul and fills me with Your goodness, forever and ever.

“Lord I thank you for the miracles already performed.

Miracles start to happen when you give as much energy to your dreams as you do to your fears. Miracles happen everyday, change your perception of what a miracle is and you’ll see them all around you. Thank you God!

“Len is opening both his eyes, little movement in his left hand. He is receiving minimal ventilation. So that means he is breathing most of the time on his own. When I tell him I love him sometimes there is a tear running from his eyes. Dr’s are happy with his progress health wise. Next step will be rehabilitation center when time is ready.

“He is book for operation today (Monday) to replace his scull it is called mess plate. Infection count is down and he is doing very good. Please pray with me and my family for his operation today may God lead them through his hands.

Pray the Word.

“Scripture gives us the authority to claim our miracle whether it is physical healing, reconciliation with a friend or loved one, financial provision, wisdom at work, or even something as seemingly impossible as world peace. Every imaginable situation has an applicable promise in the Bible.

Protect my husband and thank you for being my Heavenly Father that I adore, love and trust.

“From your child Chantal”

The officer who shot Len, is not likely to be arrested.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate said there was no reason to arrest the officer.

Ipid spokesperson Grace Langa, said there was no update in the investigation.

“There is no reason to arrest,” Langa said.

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