Gauteng police mobilise resources to investigate murder of cop

Gauteng police have mobilised resources to investigate the murder of a Public Order Police officer.

The officer and a civilian were shot dead on Monday night in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni. 

According to police, the officer was at a local supermarket when attacked by three unknown men. 

The suspects then proceeded to another street around the corner and shot another victim inside his vehicle. 

Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni said the motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage.

“An attack on a police officer is tantamount to an attack on the State. I have mobilised resources, working together with the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation to ensure that those who committed this barbaric act are brought to book. We further appeal to our communities to work together with law enforcement, particularly the SAPS [South African Police Service], to fight against crime.”