Motorist allegedly killed by law enforcement officer in New Crossroads

Western Cape police are investigating a murder after a law enforcement official allegedly shot and killed a motorist in New Crossroads, over the weekend.

It is believed that the motorist was driving under the influence of alcohol and then collided with the officer’s vehicle. An altercation then ensued between the two and the officer discharged rubber bullets.

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The police’s Wesley Twigg said the suspect succumbed to his injuries.

‘’Gugulethu police are investigating an inquest following an incident in which a driver was pulled over by Law Enforcement suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol on Sunday,’’ said Sergeant Wesley Twigg.

“An altercation between the suspect and the officers ensued in which a rubber bullet was discharged and the driver was injured and admitted to hospital where he later died. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation,” he added.

The City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement spokesperson, Inspector Wayne Dyason confirmed the incident

“A motorist collided with a Law Enforcement vehicle in New Crossroads on Sunday, November 26. Officers arrested the driver for driving under the influence of alcohol.

“While trying to effect the arrest, the suspect became riotous and attacked one of the officers, attempting to disarm him. He ignored warnings to stop, and one of the officers then discharged a rubber round, hitting the suspect in the abdomen. He was transported to a local health facility, where he was later declared deceased,’’ he added.

Dyason explained the matter is under investigation by SAPS, adding the officer has been placed on administrative duty.

 

Done By: Mitchum George