The South African Police Service (Saps) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of an off-duty Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) official by a police officer.
It is understood the incident happened in the early hours of Monday, outside the Drama nightclub in Braamfontein.
In the video, which has been circulating on social media, the two officers can be seen arguing in the parking lot of the establishment.
NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS: Footage of the shooting
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An off duty JMPD officer shot and killed a police officer in Braamfontein.
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In a tragic turn of events, a disturbing altercation unfolded in the parking lot of a nightclub in Braamfontein, resulting in the untimely murder of an off-duty Johannesburg Metro Police by a South Africa Police Service Officer.
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Shooting
At this stage, it is unclear what the men were arguing about.
Two uniformed police officers can also be seen close to the scene while the fracas between the officers continue.
After a while, the police officer in the white vehicle fires several shots at the JMPD officer after which he falls to the ground.
Investigation
JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said the JMPD officer was allegedly exiting the parking lot when a vehicle prevented him from leaving.
“An argument ensued between the driver and the officer, and shots were fired. The JMPD officer was declared dead on the scene.
“The JMPD officer was off-duty when the incident occurred. We cannot comment further on the matter as it’s being investigated by Saps.”
Woman shot dead
In another incident, a woman believed to be in her early 30s has been shot dead in Durban in a suspected domestic dispute.
It is understood the woman was shot in the early hours of Tuesday, on Edwin Swales Drive before South Coast Road.
ALS paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said police were on the scene for further investigations.
Motive
“ALS Paramedics Medical Services arrived on the scene to find Saps in attendance. Paramedics quickly assessed the female who had sustained a gunshot wound to her head, however, she showed no signs of life and she was declared deceased on the scene.
“At this stage, the events leading up to the incident are unknown,” said Jamieson.
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