A 22-year-old Gauteng Traffic Warden, Chesnay Keppler, was tragically shot and killed by her police officer boyfriend during a domestic dispute at her home in Eldorado Park on Boxing Day. Her boyfriend, who attempted suicide after the incident, is currently under police custody.
A Gauteng Traffic Warden , Chesnay Keppler, 22, was killed when her police officer boyfriend fired multiple shots through a window at her residence in Eldorado Park on Thursday, 26 December 2024. Provincial and local government officials attended the funeral service of Chesnay Keppler, in Johannesburg South on Saturday, 4 January. Her boyfriend had attempted to kill himself as police attempted to apprehend him hours after the murder, and was taken to hospital under heavy police guard.
He was discharged from hospital on 30 December, where the case was postponed until 6 January 2025. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the case. \\\Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi condemned the incident, saying: 'He might not have represented the government, but his actions are an indictment to public service. Law enforcement might not have sent him, but he acted law enforcement .' City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Roads and Transport Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) Kenny Kunene also condemned the incident. 'She was dressed in full uniform and had sustained several gunshot wounds,' he said. JMPD Acting Chief Patrick Jaca conveyed the department's condolences. This comes after Callan Andrews was gunned down execution-style in Gelvandale on Tuesday, 31 December 2024. Eastern Cape Hawks spokesperson Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana said police arrested two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, for his murder on 4 January 2025
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