Police sergeant shot and killed with his own service pistol in Mamre

The Hawks in the Western Cape are probing a case of murder after an on-duty police sergeant was shot and killed in Mamre on the West Coast, on Wednesday.

It is reported that 44-year-old Adian Mahoney, along with his partner attended to a domestic violence complaint at about 12:45 at Klapmuts Street.

PICTURED: Sergeant Adrian Mahoney

‘’Upon arrival at the address, the suspect allegedly during a scuffle, took the service pistol of the deceased police official and fatally shot him.  The suspect also opened fire on the partner of the sergeant where after he fled the scene on foot. The partner of the sergeant was not hurt,’’ said Brigadier Novela Potelwa.

Potelwa says the search for the wanted suspect continues with additional forces deployed to enhance the search.

Western Cape Police Commissioner, Thembisile Patekile, condemned the killing

“It is disheartening that a police official responding to a complaint is shot with his own service pistol. Police are there protect community members. They should not come under attack.’’

Done by: Mitchum George