A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer was killed following an altercation in a nightclub parking lot; it has been suggested that a SAPS officer fired the fatal shot.
The incident took place at the Drama nightclub in Braamfontein early on Monday morning.
At the time, both cops were not on duty.
According to JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla, the deceased was allegedly trying to leave the parking lot when he was stopped by a car.
“An argument ensued between the driver and the officer, and shots were fired,” he said.
“The (JMPD) officer was declared dead on the scene.”
He added:
There were other occupants in the vehicle, and according to our knowledge, he has not yet been arrested.
According to News24, the police officer was in his vehicle with his friend when they were allegedly approached by the deceased, who is said to have had a firearm in his hand.
Allegations are that he started assaulting the SAPS officer outside the nightclub
It is further alleged that the SAPS officer retaliated and fired at the metro cop.
Fihla said the Hilbrow police would investigate the matter.
SAPS directed News24 to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate for comment.
IPID’s Robbie Raburabu confirmed the shooting, saying it had left a metro police officer dead.
“The incident is said to have happened in the early hours of Monday morning in Braamfontein in front of what is said to be an alcohol-drinking place.
“There have not been any arrests yet, but IPID is investigating circumstances surrounding the shooting and death. Unfortunately, the names of people involved cannot be made public at this stage,” Raburabu said.
