IPID now investigating a death as a result of police action in relation to Mmametlhake Secondary School shooting

IPID now investigating a death as a result of police action in relation to Mmametlhake Secondary School shooting

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating a death as a result of police action in connection with a shooting at Mmametlhake Secondary School in Mpumalanga. This follows the shooting of Derrick Bopape at the mentioned school after he threw bricks at windows and attacked police officers in their vehicle two weeks ago. The incident was captured in a video which was circulating on social media. The IPID was investigating the discharge of a police firearm in line with its mandate. The investigation will now focus on the death of Bopape.

The video footage was obtained to assist the investigation in clarifying what led to the shooting.

The investigation continues and no arrest has been made

Issued by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate

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