An investigation is underway after a police officer was shot dead in Nyanga last night.
The Warrant Officer(49) was attached to the police’s Rapid Rail Unit.
Western Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said the officer was driving towards the Philippi railway station in his private vehicle when he was shot through the vehicle window by yet-to-be identified suspect/s. The police said he died at the scene and his name will be released once his next-of-kin has been informed.
Police are urging anyone with information relating to the shooting incident that could assist with its investigation to please come forward.
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