IT is reported that an off-duty police officer allegedly went to his girlfriend’s workplace (a restaurant), and when the woman went out to meet him, he drew out his service pistol and fired shots at her. In the process, patrolling metro police intercepted, and the suspect was wounded and later died in hospital. Two more men who were caught in the scene sustained gunshot wounds and are currently in hospital.
“The victim ran back inside the restaurant, and the man followed her as he continued shooting. She was declared dead at the scene. Two more people sustained gunshot injuries during the incident. Metro police officers who were patrolling the area witnessed the incident and reacted. The suspect was also shot and taken to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries,” said KZN SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda.
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According to emergency rescue ALS Paramedics, “Just after 01:00 this morning, we responded to a shooting incident at a restaurant on Florida Road. On arrival, paramedics were shown to where four people were lying [on the floor]. Three males and one female had been shot. Unfortunately, the female, believed to be in her thirties, had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and there was nothing paramedics could do for her, and she was declared deceased on the scene. The alleged suspect was in critical condition, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to hospital where he passed away a short while later. Two other men sustained gunshot wounds to their upper bodies and were transported to a nearby hospital for the further care that they required,” said Garreth Jamieson.
Police said that the motive of the killing was unknown at this stage, however, domestic-related issues could not be ruled out.
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