The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) said the pair, who are attached to the Eldorado Park Crime Prevention Unit will be charged with murder, possession of prohibited ammunition and possibly defeating the ends of justice. Tankmaester
On Thursday, the death of Nateniel Julies sparked outrage and led to sporadic clashes with the police.The two police officers who are accused of murdering Nateniel Julies in Eldorado Park, are expected to appear in the Protea magistrate’s court on Monday.
Ipid spokesperson, Ndileka Cola said: “The Directorate made this decision after carefully considering the evidence acquired thus far. The investigation of this matter continues. The suspects are scheduled to appear in Protea Magistrate Court on Monday the 31 August 2020 at 09:00am.” After the teenager was shot, he was allegedly dumped at Chris Hani-Baragwanath Academic Hospital, where he died. Police officers had allegedly become frustrated with his responses to their questions. According to the family, he had been at a tuck shop buying biscuits at the time.
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