[Allpar News System]

Trent Barcroft, CEO of Chrysler South Africa and Fiat Automobiles South Africa, was shot in the abdomen during a robbery; he is currently in intensive care, but “responding well,” according to the Associated Press. South African press sources say doctors expect Barcroft to make a full recovery. According to reports, three men attacked Barcroft and his wife, Cathy, on Saturday afternoon after hitting the couple's Jeep Grand Cherokee  from behind. When Barcroft stepped out to inspect the damage, he was shot and the men stole his watch, wallet and cellphone as well as his wife's purse. Barcroft has been with Chrysler for more than 30 years. Before being named to his current post last year, he held executive posts with Chrysler Group Middle East, DaimlerChrysler South Africa and Chrysler International Corp. He is a graduate of Kennesaw State University in Kennesae, Georgia. Chrysler is currently a niche player in South Africa, where..

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[Mike V.]

Wow, I hope the recovery goes well. Geez!

 

[Dave Z]

Yup.

 

[RVC]

That whole country is ten seconds away from total chaos...

 

[Erik Latranyi]

That whole country is ten seconds away from total chaos...

I think it is 10 seconds PAST total chaos.

 

[guyverfanboy]

I hope he gets well soon!

 

[tryphon]

A friend of mine was shot in South Africa and died. I hope the Chrysler CEO is more fortunate.