A POLICEMAN was shot and killed at the Joe Slovo informal settlement in Reiger Park yesterday morning, police said.
Captain Katlego Mogale said the 44-year-old warrant officer was shot while he and a constable were on patrol in the area.
The men were on their way to the station when a woman ran to them and said two men were pointing a gun at her.
The officers approached the men, who ran off in different directions. The two officers ran after the men. Moments later, the constable heard shots and returned to investigate.
He found the warrant officer lying in a pool of blood."
Police officer killed on patrol
A POLICEMAN was shot and killed at the Joe Slovo informal settlement in Reiger Park yesterday morning, police said.
Captain Katlego Mogale said the 44-year-old warrant officer was shot while he and a constable were on patrol in the area.
The men were on their way to the station when a woman ran to them and said two men were pointing a gun at her.
The officers approached the men, who ran off in different directions. The two officers ran after the men. Moments later, the constable heard shots and returned to investigate.
He found the warrant officer lying in a pool of blood."
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