Police shot dead in Atteridgeville

 

The police officer was caught up in the midst of the domestic incident.

In the late hours of Sunday, the 7th of May, there was a housebreaking at Extension 6, Atteridgeville. The 3 gunmen attacked and broke into this household.

                                                Picture by Nokuthula Mathebula

The noise was heard by the neighbours. No one knows who alarmed the police officers to come and deal with the domestic complaint. That is when the shooters opened fire during their arrival. That’s when the criminals fled away after firing shots at officers. The police officer was taken to the Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, and that’s when he was confirmed dead.

The next evening, Monday the 8^th of May. It was reported that the suspects were found and were held accountable for unlicensed guns and magazines. They were charged with murder. One of the colleagues said that they are devasted by the crime rising in this area.

                                       Suspects bieng arrested in the evening of Wednesday.

The only three suspects who were caught appeared in caught on Wednesday. No bail was granted for them. This case has been transferred to the HAWKS. Where they will do further investigations.