Off duty Lentegeur SAPS Sergeant hijacked, shot and killed, Eersterivier

South African Police Service

Off duty Lentegeur SAPS Sergeant hijacked, shot and killed, Eersterivier
Off duty Lentegeur SAPS Sergeant hijacked, shot and killed, Eersterivier

The Western Cape SAPS Provincial Management expressed their shock about the killing of a police member on the morning of 2 September 2021.

The 35-year-old off duty Sergeant stationed at Lentegeur SAPS Visible Policing, was allegedly hijacked, shot and fatally wounded in Eersterivier.

He was shot in his neck and was transported to a nearby hospital where he died due to his injuries.

The scene of crime still needs to be established and reconstructed. A murder case has been opened for investigation by the Hawks.

Anyone with information about this fatal incident that could assist the police investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

SAPS Newsroom

SOURCESouth African Police Service