Monday, August 19, 2019

Anti-Gang cop 'accidentally' shoots colleague in the head while at a braai




Anti-gang cop 41 years of age accidently kills friend and colleague at a braai in a private house in Franschhoek. Witnesses say the suspect took out his pistol and shot the deceased on his head, the motive is still unknown and the suspect says it was a mistake. The shooting claimed the life of fellow colleague Sergeant David Hoffman.

The suspect was one of the top cops in the triple axe murderer of Hendri Van Breda and went on helping with the conviction. He has helped in a lot of high profile cases, he was part of the investigation in the murder and rape case of Hannah Cornelius. When the incident happened both these police officers where off duty and were enjoy time off from their busy schedules. Provincial police spokesperson Novela Potelwa said police were called to the house when the shooting happened and the suspect has been detained and is set to appear in Franschhoek magistrate court.

By Chuma Matiwane




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