IPID IS INVESTIGATING THE SHOOTING OF AN
UNKNOWN MALE BY POLICE IN BISHOP LAVIS, WESTERN
CAPE
Media Statement PRETORIA – 12 December 2012
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate
(IPID) is investigating the shooting of an
unknown man in the streets Bishop Lavis. The
shooting occurred on in the early hours of 12
December 2012.
It is alleged that on 12 December 2012 at about
00:35 members of Vispol were patrolling
Bonteheuwel, Bishop Lavis and spotted a coloured
male person walking in the street. He was
confronted by two constables who wanted to
search him. The man allegedly drew a firearm
with which he shot at the policemen. A constable
was shot on the neck and he shot back. The
unknown male was then shot on the right shoulder
and on the nose. The deceased was declared dead
at the crime scene by the paramedics. A 9mm
Beretta with its serial number filed-off and 15
live rounds.
The IPID was informed and took over the
investigation and attended the crime scene. The
post mortem will be conducted on 13 December
2012 at Tygerberg FPS.
Family of the deceased is currently unknown.
No arrests have been made. The investigation
continues.
Issued by the Independent Police
Investigative Directorate.
