The police are investigating a murder and an attempted murder case following the fatal shooting of an off duty detective sergeant attached to the Bathlaros Detective unit.
The incident occurred on Monday, 12 June 2023 at about 05:00 when a tenant residing in a shack in the deceased official’s back yard and an acquaintance were allegedly involved in an altercation at a separate premises in Bathlaros.
The tenant fled home but was followed by the suspect who shot him in the leg inside his shack behind the house of the police sergeant.
The victim ran for help to the sergeant and when he came out of his house the suspect shot him in the back.
The deceased sadly succumbed on the scene while the other male victim was rushed to hospital for medical treatment.
The JTG District police initiated the 72 hour activation plan and all the relevant resources is currently mobilised and activated to ensure the apprehension and arrest of the suspect.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) will be investigating the case.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Mmantsheke Lekhele is saddened and disheartened by the tragic and untimely loss of the member as the safety of our members remains a priority.
The SAPS Management will continue to keep the bereaved family in our prayers.
