Cop probed for
killing Eastern Cape boy
2013-02-18 11:40
(File, Sapa)
Johannesburg - A policeman allegedly shot dead a 14-year-old
boy in Palmietfontein near Aliwal North in the Eastern Cape, the Independent
Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) said on Monday.
Spokesperson Moses Dlamini said the boy was shot dead on
Friday, when the police tried to prevent the community from gathering
illegally.
He said the community dispersed and later gathered again.
"It is alleged that the police arrived and assaulted
members of the community and shot at them."
He said the police were allegedly wearing balaclavas.
The boys were allegedly assaulted, tortured and forced to
do push ups.
"Apparently the boys were told to run and as they
were running, the police fired shots toward them.
"One of the boys [14-year-old] was shot and
died."
He said the shooting was only reported after the scene
was cleared.
The Ipid would also open a case against the police for
late reporting in terms of section 33 of the Ipid Act, he said.
- SAPA
