Cape Town – Gauteng police are investigating a tragic shooting in Protea, Soweto, where a police captain allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend — also a police officer — and her brother during a birthday celebration.
Three other civilians were injured before the captain turned the gun on himself.
Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed the incident occurred on Saturday night.
“It is alleged that the group was at home celebrating the birthday of the captain’s girlfriend, who is also a police officer. The captain reportedly called the girlfriend to the side and that is when people saw him draw a firearm and shoot her and her brother dead, while three other civilians sustained injuries. He then turned the gun on himself,” said Nevhuhulwi.
Provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni expressed condolences and urged officers to seek help through wellness programmes rather than resorting to violence.
“We give our members these tools to protect themselves against criminals, so it is very disheartening to see the very same tools being used to kill their loved ones. I urge our members to make use of Employee Health and Wellness facilities to assist them to deal with any problems they may be facing, whether work or personal, EHW is always there”, Mthombeni said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
