Two Gamalakhe cops shot dead in apparent ‘love triangle’ dispute
One of the constables was rushed to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
Two police officers from Gamalakhe police station were fatally shot in Mbayimbayi Location, Murchison.
According to reports, a 34-year-old man and a woman – both police constables – sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital, where they died.
A third police officer, a woman constable based at Port Shepstone Saps, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said it is reported the constable went to a residence where she found the man of her child with another woman, and opened fire at both of them before leaving the scene of crime.
The woman was arrested yesterday (July 18) and is expected to appear in court on Monday, July 21.
“Police in Port Shepstone have arrested a police constable in connection with the murders of a fellow constable – who is believed to be the father of her child – and another constable, suspected to be his girlfriend,” he said.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like the South Coast Herald’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram
