Flying Squad Sergeant charged with murder of Rian Ramdin appearing in court for judgement

The case of Johannesburg police officer accused of shooting a fleeing, handcuffed suspect is appearing at the Palm Ridge High Court for judgement on 27 March 2013, following a trial that has been running since 2012. Sergeant Raymond Le Roux was arrested by the IPID for the murder of Mr. Rian Ramdin in Boksburg in February 2012.

It is alleged that police were called to a club in Boksburg North after the deceased was allegedly found with drugs at the club. They took 29-year-old Rian Ramdin away in a police vehicle after handcuffing him. It is alleged that he jumped out of the vehicle and ran away. The suspect shot and killed Ramdin after he allegedly ignored warning shots.

Issued by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate

For enquiries:
IPID National Spokesman
Moses Dlamini
082 809 1927
mdlamini@ipid.gov.za