KZN cop allegedly shoots wife, son and self

Police are investigating a shooting involving a law enforcement officer, his wife and their son.

A 45-year-old Durban Metro police officer allegedly shot and killed his wife (40) before turning the gun on himself at their home in Illovo, KZN, this morning.

Their 19-year-old son was also shot but is recovering in hospital.

The officer died at the scene.

The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage and will be subject to a police investigation.

No further information was available at the time of publishing.

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