Man shoots himself in the head at Protea Glen Police Station
Please note that this is a developing story.
Just In: According to a police spokesperson, Brigadier Mathapelo Peters, a 23-year-old man shot and killed himself at the Protea Glen Police Station. He was being transported to the hospital at the time of the incident.
Peters said, while the man was being transported, he jumped out of the vehicle and went into the police station where he shot and killed himself using an officer’s service pistol.
Police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the man was able to obtain the firearm.
The police officer involved will remain on duty while an investigation into the incident is being conducted.
“It is important to first verify the facts and circumstances leading up to the death of the man. The outcome of the investigation will guide on the next step,” said Peters.
Police are unable to release the identity of the victim at this time.
More to follow. This is a developing story.
A man has managed to disarm a police officer at the Protea Glen police station's Client Service centre and shot himself dead. M.M pic.twitter.com/MG8u6PzvV0
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