Cape Town – A suspect who attacked police officers at the Medeira police station in the Eastern Cape was shot dead during the shocking incident on Sunday.
Further investigations revealed the deceased suspect had stabbed three relatives prior to his attack at the police station.
Police spokesperson, Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect bust into the police station “brandishing a knife, insulting and advancing towards the police”.
“The surprise attack and struggle between SAPS members and the suspect resulted in a fatal shooting of the suspect inside the police station,” said Kinana.
He said that the knife which was used by the suspect was recovered and no policeman was injured during the attack.
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“The investigation further revealed that earlier that day, the suspect had stabbed three family members – a cousin, aunt and another family member – after robbing them of a handbag which contained money, cellphones and other valuable items.
“These items and bank cards were recovered by police and positively identified by members of the family,” said Kinana.
Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene, expressed shock and concern at the unprovoked attack and urged all SAPS members at police stations across the province to exercise extreme vigilance during the performance of their duties to serve communities.
Kinana said a case of attempted murder and inquest was being investigated while the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) will investigate circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
