Tshwane metro cop killed in hijacking
An off-duty Tshwane metro police officer has been shot and killed during
a hijacking in Olievenhoutbosch.
The metro police officer died on Sunday morning.
Tshwane metro police spokesperson Isaac Mahamba says the constable was travelling with three others in a private vehicle.
“They were hijacked in Olievenhoutbosch at around 2am on Sunday. His body was later discovered with gunshot wounds, and he was certified dead on the scene.
“One of the occupants was also shot and wounded. She was taken to the nearest hospital. A case of murder, attempted murder and hijacking was opened with the local South African Police Service (and is currently under investigation.
“The memorial service and funeral arrangements of the constable will be announced later in the week.”
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