Cop killed while taking part in robbery
5 July 2014 11:49
An alleged robber, later
identified as a police officer, has been killed and another man wounded during
a shoot-out while robbing a business in Umzinto, KwaZulu-Natal.
The officer was identified
as a member of the Umlazi tactical response team, while the wounded man was
taken to hospital under police guard, Captain Thulani Zwane said today.
The robbery took place
yesterday, with three other robbers fleeing the scene with an undisclosed
amount of money in a Toyota Corolla and an Isuzu bakkie.
An inquest docket was opened,
with a case of business robbery and attempted murder to be investigated, Zwane
said.
The officer’s firearm was
found on the scene. It would be sent for ballistic tests to see if it was in
used in any other crimes in the province.
Provincial police commissioner
Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni was concerned by the involvement of police
officers in criminal activities.
“We will work hard to get
rid of corrupt police officers from the services,” Ngobeni said.
“Our loyal members will
work around the clock to trace those suspects who fled the scene with stolen
cash.”
- Sapa
