| Off duty police sergeant shot and killed in Motherwell | |
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| Date Published: | 2022/10/11 |
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Media Statement
GQEBERHA - The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene has called for an intensified collaborative approach and the cooperation of the communities following the untimely shooting of an off duty police Sergeant from SAPS New Brighton and her husband this afternoon. It is alleged that at about 15:50, the 40-year-old Sergeant and her husband (age unknown) returned home from a nearby shop. As they parked their VW Polo into their open garage in their yard in Bhoyiboy Street in NU 8 in Motherwell, an unknown male approached them. The husband who was the passenger was shot twice (shoulder and upper body) while the Sergeant (driver) was shot multiple times and died on the scene. Her husband was taken to hospital for treatment. It is further alleged that the suspect got into a vehicle which was parked in the street and drove off. At this stage the motive for the shootings are under investigation. Police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder. Lt Gen Mene has conveyed her condolences to the family of the deceased member and has called on the communities and society to work with the police in fighting these ruthless and callous criminals living among them. “Such killing undermines the integrity of the SAPS therefore we will be leaving no stone unturned until the perpetrator is found and arrested,” added Lt Gen Mene. Ends
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