Police seek information after public prosecutor shot dead in Gqeberha

Eastern Cape police are urging members of the public to come forward with information they may have after a public prosecutor was shot and killed in Algoa Park policing district in Gqeberha on Thursday.   

Police hope the information can lead to the arrest and successful prosecution of the suspects involved.

According to a statement released by SAPS, four suspects were involved.

“It is alleged that at approximately 15:30, a female public prosecutor arrived home in Lotton Street, Young Park. While still seated in her vehicle, a Toyota Etios, four unknown suspects wearing masks stopped with a white VW Polo in the street. They got out of the vehicle, and multiple shots were fired at her vehicle,” read the statement.

The deceased was rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds. She died on arrival.

The motive and the suspects are unknown at this stage and the name of the deceased will be released once she has been officially identified.

“Any person who could assist police with information in the investigation can contact the investigating officer at WO Errol Kleinhans on 083 243 4567 or Crime Stop on 08600 1011 or the nearest police station. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App. All information is confidential, and callers may remain anonymous.”

The investigation is ongoing

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