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TimesLIVE reports that a police sergeant attached to the Presidential Protection Service (PPS) in Pretoria took his own life after allegedly killing a fellow officer and wounding his wife in domestic-related shootings.
The 53-year-old sergeant from Riba Cross, Burgersfort, allegedly fatally shot a female sergeant in Pretoria on Saturday. Less than 24 hours later, he allegedly went to Bronkhorstspruit and shot and wounded his wife. Police launched a manhunt after linking the two incidents. Limpopo police tracked the suspect’s vehicle and intercepted him on the R555 near Burgersfort on Sunday morning. The officer opened fire on officers when they tried to stop him. Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba reported: “The suspect allegedly fired a shot towards police officers and, when cornered, turned the firearm on himself.” The firearm used was confirmed to be a state-issued service pistol.
Provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Thembi Hadebe described the incident as deeply troubling and urged police members to seek help when dealing with personal difficulties. Hadebe added that the service continued to grapple with incidents of domestic violence involving law enforcement members, a concern that has sparked renewed calls for stronger psychological support within police ranks
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Mmatumelo Lebjane at TimesLIVE
- Lees ook, Polisieman neem eie lewe ná hy kollega vermoor, vrou wond, by Maroela Media
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