IPID is Investigating Death as a Result of Police Action

The suspect is a security officer based in Mooi River. It is alleged earlier today 11th September 2021, he the suspect shot and killed a security officer then burnt him before fleeing with his company vehicle. He then shot his 5-year-old son, a 34-year-old female relative & her 5-year-old son & a 13-year-old relative in Mooi River.

He proceeded from there and shot his girlfriend who was critically injured. He then shot another security officer who he suspected to have been having an affair with his girlfriend. Members gave info greytown task team that he was heading to ematimatolo area to his homestead. Suspect was spotted and a shootout occurred between suspect and members. Suspect died as a result of shooting. IPID is investigating his death.

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Enquiries:
Grace Langa
Acting Nations Spokesperson
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)
Tel: 064 664 3172
E-mail: 02workonly@gmail.com
Cc: glanga@ipid.gov.za