A 35-year old policeman, Sergeant Peter Modiegi Mogotlane was shot and killed at Winterveld Mohlambe Stand, Mabopane, north of Pretoria at around 20:00 last night.
The Sergeant was on his way home from work and went to the spaza shop where he was attacked by two unknown men who grabbed him from behind and took his service pistol.
He was shot eight times on the upper body and lower body and was certified dead on the scene.
Sgt Mogotlane was stationed at Brantarion PSS and he was on foot during the attack. They took his firearm and a school bag containing his wallet with appointment certificate.
Case of murder has been opened at Loate SAPS for further investigation.
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