JUST IN: Man shoots two police officers at Alexandra Police Station

A 46-year-old sergeant and a 27-year-old constable are receiving medical treatment after they were shot on Thursday morning at a police station in Alexandra, Johannesburg.

Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing Major General Fred Kekana confirmed the shooting to The Citizen.

It follows a shootout that left the suspect dead.

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Man starts shootout in Alexandra

Kekana said the man entered the station at about 10am requesting assistance.

When directed to be seated, the man approached an officer behind a desk writing up a statement and grabbed his firearm before shooting randomly.

According to Kekana, the officer was dressed in civilian clothes and not in uniform.

“He grabbed that firearm and started shooting randomly. And, during that situation, unfortunately, he shot one sergeant, a 46-year-old man, and a constable, a 27-year-old man,” he said.

The suspect continued shooting while the police were ordering him to stop as they chased behind him.

During the chase, the suspect was fatally wounded.

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Injuries

Kekena said the officers sustained injuries on their shoulders and are receiving medical treatment.

“They were still currently receiving medical attention. They are in stable condition.”

The officers who witnessed the incident are said to be receiving counselling.

“As we speak, our members are receiving counselling. Our social workers have circulated from the police and were mobilised. They are currently busy attending to all the members, including those who were not in the centre,” Kekana added.

Same situation from years ago

According to Kekana, an incident like this occurred 5 years ago, with some of the officers witnessing the incident on Thursday, experienced one of their colleagues shot five of their members, few years back, in the same police station.

“As a department, we are attending to their mental health and their emotional condition through our social workers.

“Service delivery it’s not compromised, although currently Saps demarcate this as a crime scene, while our forensics and independent police directorate are peaceful. The community is receiving necessary assistance,” he concluded.

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