Wednesday, October 02, 2024

Off-duty law enforcement killed in Phillipi

Another law enforcement officer has been killed in Cape Town. The incident occurred in New Eisleben Road, Philippi East on Tuesday afternoon.

According to Western Cape police, the 27-year-old man was off duty at the time of the incident.

‘’Philippi East detectives are hard at work, following up on information at their disposal, in a bid to apprehend the suspect/s… According to reports members received a complaint of a shooting incident at the mentioned address and on their arrival they found the body of the deceased in a VW Polo,’’ said Captain F.C van Wyk, Western Cape police spokesperson.

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Police confirmed that the circumstances surrounding this shooting incident are under investigation.

‘’The motive is believed to be possible attempted robbery. No arrest has been made as suspect/s are unknown at this stage,’’ said Captain F.C van Wyk, Western Cape police spokesperson.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

 

Done by: Mitchum George

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