Seven Ekurhuleni metro cops arrested murder, defeating ends of justice

The seven were arrested on Saturday.

It is alleged that the officers went into a home in Langaville on Thursday where they shot and killed one man, and wounded another.

The five constables, two inspectors are facing charges of murder, attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice.

“While at the police station, the victims received a call that their friend’s was found dead behind another shack in Langaville not far from theirs,” says IPID spokesperson Lizzy Suping.

“As the officers entered the shack, two of occupants in the shack ran to the outside.  Two police officers gave chase leaving the other officers with the other two males inside the shack.

“The two males inside the shack were allegedly assaulted by the officers. While being assaulted, they heard gunshots outside and one of their friends screaming for help.  Afterwards the police officer allegedly left the scene.”

The officers are expected to make their first appearance in the Tsakane Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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