KZN cop to appear in court for killing two officers

KZN cop to appear in court for killing two officers

A police constable is expected to appear in court on Monday, in connection with the murder of two fellow officers following what detectives believe may have been a domestic dispute.

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Lauren Hendricks

The shootings took place in the Mbayimbayi area in Murchison on the south coast.

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said the suspect is alleged to have gone to the home of one of the officers on Thursday night.

He said the man is believed to have been the father of her child.

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"It is reported that the suspect went to a residence, where she found her baby daddy with another woman.

"She then opened fire towards them, before leaving the scene of the crime. Both victims were declared dead upon arrival at hospital."

The suspect was arrested on Friday.

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