Off duty cop kills armed robber in dramatic Durban shooting

[schumi]

Jeff Wicks, News24

Durban - An off duty police officer came to the rescue of an Isipingo taxi driver who was being held at gunpoint on Wednesday night, shooting dead one of his attackers.

The dramatic shooting, which played out near the Boxer Super Store south of Durban, saw the officer confront a pair of robbers as they held the taxi driver against his will.

Police spokesperson, Major Thulani Zwane, said the taxi driver had been walking back to his minibus after leaving a shop when he was accosted.

“While he was held at gun and knifepoint, the suspects robbed him of cash. An off duty police officer who was observing the whole incident approached the suspects and the man brandishing a gun pointed the weapon at him,” he said.

“The member opened fire, fatally wounding one suspect and the other fled on foot with the money," Zwane added.

"A firearm was recovered from the suspect. A case of murder was opened at Isipingo SAPS for investigation and no arrests have been made yet. The docket is being investigated by Ipid."

News24
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http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/N...d-robber-in-dramatic-durban-shooting-20151119

 

[Pitbull]

I just love reading how these bastards are being mowed down as of late

 

[The_Unbeliever]

I just love reading how these bastards are being mowed down as of late

The one problem with this is that the ne'er-do-wells will get more hardegat...

 

[Pitbull]

The one problem with this is that the ne'er-do-wells will get more hardegat...

Or at least not be so bald anymore. They are way too bold and do as they please. But I hear you well and clear.

 

[SykomantiS]

A case of murder was opened...? Against the police officer? :wtf:

 

[AntiGanda]

A case of murder was opened...? Against the police officer? :wtf:

Yes, this is what happens most times when you use a gun. It will also be confiscated for months whilst they test it.

 

[LazyLion]

A case of murder was opened...? Against the police officer? :wtf:

Normal procedure.

 

[FNfal]

A case of murder was opened...? Against the police officer? :wtf:

Formality , docket will go to prosecutor after investigation and will be downgraded to formal inquest .

At least there are some good police officers willing to get involved still .

 

[AntiGanda]

Formality , docket will go to prosecutor after investigation and will be downgraded to formal inquest .

Then when he renews his firearm license he will put "murder docket" in that space for cases against you.