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Female KZN officer shoots dead colleague and injures another during domestic operation

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Female KZN officer shoots dead colleague and injures another during domestic operation

  • One officer was killed and another injured in a tactical operation after a female police officer allegedly fired her R-5 rifle
  • The incident happened on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in Boboyi, near Port Shepstone on the south coast in KwaZulu-Natal.
  • The operation involved six Public Order Policing (POPs) and two K-9 unit team members who responded to a domestic violence call
  • IPID spokesperson Phaladi Shuping told Briefly News that the directorate has launched an investigation to shed light on the matter
KZN female tactical team officer fires a gun, killing and injuring colleagues
A police officer part of a tactical team killed one and injured another during an operation in Baboyi. Images: @AthlendaM
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PORT SHEPSTONE – A police officer in KwaZulu-Natal has died, allegedly at the hands of a colleague, while conducting a tactical operation near Port Shepstone.

The incident reportedly happened on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in Boboyi on the South Coast. An eight-member team of Public Order Policing (POPs) and the K-9 unit responded to a domestic complaint in the area around 10 p.m.

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Officer shoots dead colleague, injures another

Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) spokesperson Phaladi Shuping told Short news Police at the time were trying to locate a suspected violent suspect.

“During a tactical action to subdue the suspect, a stun grenade was deployed in one of the rooms of the house. An officer, thinking she was being attacked, reportedly opened fire with her R-5 rifle, accidentally hitting two colleagues.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu K-9 unit member suffered injuries. We remain committed to supporting those affected by this tragedy and will do everything possible to ensure such incidents are prevented in the future.”

Shuping said the incident had been reported to IPID for investigation.

“The directorate is investigating culpable homicide and negligent discharge of a firearms charge,” he said.

Responding to the incident, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said his department was committed to supporting those affected.

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“And we will do everything possible to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future,” Mchunu said.

He encouraged increased caution during tactical operations, especially during high-risk situations.

“A full IPID investigation is underway (and) we urge the directorate to expedite this to provide clarity and closure. (Meanwhile), we (please) all law enforcement teams to exercise maximum caution in planning and executing operations,” he added.

Source: Kort Nieuws