Ipid probes police shooting of Tembisa man
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) is investigating the death of a Tembisa man who was shot by law enforcement on Monday.
It’s alleged that police were attending to a domestic matter at the man’s home when the incident unfolded.
The police watchdog’s spokesperson Ndileka Cola says the man was armed with a knife.
“The preliminary investigation indicates that the deceased was fighting his family, the family members called the police officers, as alleged the police officers arrived at the scene and there was minimal cooperation from the deceased.”
The man then allegedly charged at the responding officers when they arrived at his home.
“It is alleged that additional police officers joined the scene, the deceased allegedly charged towards the police with a retractable knife and the police fired shot,” Cola adds.
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It is understood that the 42-year-old suspect is working as a security guard in one of the prominent Security Companies in Mthatha. He was arrested while trying to escape after committing the crime. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Tembinkosi Kinana says the victim died on the scene.
She says the police watchdog has visited the family home.
“The investigation into this matter continues,” Cola adds.
The incident comes just two weeks after the murder of Eldorado Park teen, Nathaniel Julies.
The teen with down-syndrome was also allegedly shot at by police, sparking outrage across the country.
