By Ofentse Mokae
24 March 2010
Police watchdog, the Independent Complaints Directorate has confirmed that investigations into murdered police constable are continuing.
The 24-year old trainee police constable was died after being shot allegedly by a fellow officer on Sunday morning.
Litha Maxengana and the 29 year-old officer both stationed at the Sea Point Police station had been discussing a new firearm clip made to prevent criminals from steal guns, when a shot was accidentally fired.
However the late Maxengana’s father Vuyani Pamla told the media that initially they were not completely shocked when they heard of the incident as this could have been in the line of duty but when they learned he was shot by an experienced officer it became impossible to understand his death.
ICD spokesperson Moses Dlamini said at this stage they are focusing on gathering all relevant information before any decision is taken.
However at this stage no arrests have been made but the officer would be charged with the negligent handling of a firearm, he could also face a murder or culpable homicide charge.
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