SAPS mourns tragic death of officer
"Lt Grant was a hard worker and was dedicated to his work in the Crime Prevention Unit."
A father of two and devoted officer of the Ivory Park SAPS, Lieutenant Shaun Grant was laid to rest at the Crystal Park Cemetery on December 31.
Lt Grant (44) died at Arwyp Private Hospital after he was involve in a car crash on the R21.
The accident occurred on Christmas Day, 2015.
He was remembered as a hard worker and loving man.
According to the Ivory Park SAPS communications officer, Warrant Officer Neldah Sekgobela, Lt Grant sustained serious injuries during the car accident that occurred on the R21 near Olifantsfontein.
“He was rushed to hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Lt Grant was a hard worker and was dedicated to his work in the Crime Prevention Unit. We are still shocked by his death,” said W/O Sekgobela.
According to W/O Sekgobela, Lt Grant only joined the police station in January 2015, after he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant.
“He joined the SAPS in January 1992. Before working at the Ivory Park SAPS, Lt Grant worked at the Sebenza SAPS. May his soul rest in peace,” said W/O Sekgobela.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter and a son.
