KWADABEKA and Mariannhill police are investigating charges of murder and an inquest docket after a female Pinetown police officer was allegedly shot and killed by her partner on Saturday, 10 April.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Col Thembeka Mbele said the 28-year-old officer was fatally shot after a domestic dispute at the KwaSanti area in Mariannhill.
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According to Mbele, her killer then proceeded to R Section in KwaDabeka where he fatally shot his 35-year-old ex-girlfriend.
The 33-year-old suspect is believed to have then shot himself in the head.
“His firearm was found next to his body. Both matters are still under investigation,” added Mbele.
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