Origial Story
We have received unconfirmed reports that a police officer has shot himself and died on the scene. The incident happened in Dobsonville Extension Three Mtamela Street.
We were informed about the incident by a resident Robie Mtamela.
Police are now barricading the crime scene.
Update:
The officer lived in Dobsonville and worked at the Orlando Police Station. It is believed that he was in his late thirties.
A word from Dobsonville Police spokesperson Captain Jeanette Phefo is that the police officer shot himself in his house where he died.
A police officer stationed at Orlando Police station, has committed suicide in Dobsonville ext 3. #JoziFmNews M.M pic.twitter.com/DtWKQqZXz0
— Jozi FM (@jozifm) July 6, 2017