Manhunt for cop killer
'The suspect was wearing a grey floppy hat, a leopard print T-shirt, black leather jacket and black faded jeans...'
EMPANGENI detectives are on the hunt for a suspect involved in the murder of Constable Musa Mdlalose (30), who was gunned down at his home on 14 August near Ngwelezana.
Mdlalose was shot eight times in a hijacking incident at his home at Umhlanga Reserve.
On Friday police released an identity kit of one of the suspects who they believe was involved in the murder and requested the community to assist in finding him.
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‘The suspect was wearing a grey floppy hat, a leopard print T-shirt, black leather jacket and black faded jeans,’ said spokesperson Capt Mbongeni Mdlalose.
Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts must contact investigation officer SGT Victor Khoza 035 9071940, 082 8794008 or 082 5570773.
Attack
Constable Mdlalose was at home when his wife phoned him to open the gate as she was close by.
He went outside to do so. His wife drove into their yard and into the garage.
A number of suspects appeared from within the yard and opened fire on Constable Mdlalose before making off with a white Toyota Hilux Double Cab.
Constable Mdlalose was rushed to hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.
The state vehicle, which belongs to the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs where Mdlalose’s wife works, has not yet been recovered by police.
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