Four KwaZulu-Natal officers came under fire in separate incidents in just 48-hours, which left one officer dead and another in critical care. | kaveels
Four KwaZulu-Natal police officers were attacked in just 48 hours, with one officer losing his life.In a separate incident, an officer who tried to stop a suspected stolen vehicle on Monday in DurbanFour KwaZulu-Natal officers came under fire in separate incidents in just 48-hours, which left one officer dead and another in critical care.
The officers, who are stationed at the Sydenham SAPS were on patrols around 10:45 on Monday when they saw a white bakkie with three men in it that was blocking Locksley Road. One of the officers sustained a gunshot wound to his left hand and another on his thigh leaving him in critical care in ICU.Mathe said charges of attempted murder were opened at Sydenham SAPS for investigation.
"An unknown motor vehicle stopped beside the state vehicle and shot both members. Both members managed to drive to a nearby hospital for medical care. Sadly, one of them succumbed to their injuries and the other is still receiving medical care."'A huge effect on ordinary people': Global report reveals SA's problem with crime syndicates
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