AN OFF-duty Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officer was killed during a hijacking in Sheffield Road near Philippi where his vehicle was found abandoned on Sunday.
Safety and security mayco member JP Smith said two suspected hijackers were behind the attack on the 26-year-old officer. One of the suspects has since been arrested.
“LEAP officers responded to the scene in Sheffield Road on Sunday where the officer’s vehicle was found abandoned. The 26-year-old was off duty when he was hijacked by two suspects. The attackers stabbed him multiple times, but also stoned him.
“His colleagues found him in the Marikana Informal Settlement, as he had tried to flee his attackers, but he succumbed to his injuries in hospital,” said Smith.
The City has also appealed to residents to come forward with any information that may lead to the arrest of the second suspect.
“The Safety and Security Directorate will work tirelessly to ensure that those behind this senseless murder are brought to book. We extend our condolences to the grieving family.”
Anyone with information about the incident can anonymously contact Crime Stop on 0860010111 or use the MySAPS app.
