Mpumalanga police have launched a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly attacked two officers while they were responding to a domestic violence complaint in Bushbuckridge on Saturday night, July 18.
The South African Police Service said on Sunday, July 19, that a 41-year-old sergeant was fatally wounded with a sharp object during the incident. A 37-year-old constable was also injured after being pushed into a hole.
The suspect fled the scene on foot and remains at large.
A case of murder and attempted murder has been opened. The investigation has been handed over to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks.
Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi condemned the attack and vowed that the suspect would be brought to justice.
- Mpumalanga police are searching for a suspect who attacked two officers during a domestic violence call in Bushbuckridge on July 18.
- A 41-year-old sergeant was fatally stabbed, and a 37-year-old constable was injured after being pushed into a hole.
- The suspect escaped on foot and is still at large.
- Murder and attempted murder cases have been opened, with the Hawks taking over the investigation.
- Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi condemned the attack and promised justice.
A case of murder and attempted murder has been opened.
