Cape Town – An inquiry has been initiated following an incident in which a police officer shot and killed an individual at a tavern in N’wa DzekuDzeku outside Giyani, Limpopo.
The tragic event occurred in the early hours of Friday.
Police officer, Sukani Page Khosa, fatally shot one person and injured three others at a tavern in N’wa DzekuDzeku.
The incident occurred after a heated argument with patrons, leading Khosa to fire several shots.
Smangaliso Hlungwani, 26, was killed, while three others were injured.
“Police were alerted about the shooting incident and on arrival, they found four people with gun wounds. One of them was certified dead by emergency personnel, three were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
“According to information, the 37-year-old had a heated argument with patrons including the deceased and his friends. The officer pulled out a firearm and fired several shots at them,” Limpopo police spokesperson, Hlulani Mashaba said in a statement.
Khosa fled the scene but later took his own life at his house.
The Limpopo police have opened a case of murder, attempted murder, and an inquest.
The police commissioner condemned the incident, emphasising the need for law enforcement to act responsibly.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
