Crime

Cop shoots her child and turns gun on herself in Umkomaas

The sergeant was resuscitated and taken to hospital.

May 2, 2025
Vanisha Moodley Less than a minute
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An off-duty police sergeant is alleged to have shot and killed her daughter (10) before turning the gun on herself in Umkomaas yesterday (May 1).

It is believed that police received a call from the policewoman’s relative who said that she had sent him a message of concern before the incident.

Police immediately went to the sergeant’s residence.

On arrival, they had to force entry and discovered the officer and her daughter in a pool of blood. Her firearm was found next to her as well.

The daughter was declared dead at the scene.

The sergeant was resuscitated by paramedics, and transported to hospital for medical attention.

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May 2, 2025
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Vanisha Moodley

Vanisha Moodley is the journalist for the Mid South Coast Herald newspaper, which circulates in the Scottburgh area. She has been with the company for close on 10 years and is a product of the Caxton Cadet programme. She had originally come to the office to work as a volunteer, but her potential was seen and the rest, as they say, is history. Vanisha covers all beats, from court to crime to community. She assists with managing the website and is adept on the social media side of things.
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