Man shot after attempting to stab a law enforcement officer in Durban

A man was left with moderate injuries after he was shot by a law enforcement officer he attempted to stab in Morningside, Durban.

Oct 10, 2022 - 12:52
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Man shot after attempting to stab a law enforcement officer in Durban

A man has been shot after he allegedly attempted to stab a law enforcement officer  on Cowey Road in Morningside, KwaZulu-Natal.

The man who is approximately 30 years old  attempted an armed robbery when the officer intervened and shot him. The incident reportedly happened on Monday, 10 October 2022.

MAN SHOT AFTER TRYING TO STAB OFFICER 

According to emergency service Emer-G-Med,  paramedics responded to the scene to find multiple law enforcement agencies in attendance. 

Spokesperson, Kyle van Reenen said the man was found to have sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was treated and stabilised on scene before being taken to a nearby hospital for further care.

“Reports from the scene are that the man was attempting an armed robbery when an armed reaction officer intervened. The suspect allegedly lunged at the officer with a knife attempting to stab him. The armed officer fired a shot in defence of his life wounding the suspect. The reaction officer was not injured in the ordeal.” 

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Emergency services on scene. Image: Emer-G-Med.

The South African Police Services (SAPS) were reportedly in attendance and will be conducting the necessary investigation accordingly.

SUSPECT NABBED FOR ALLEGED MURDER

In a separate incident, a 45-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a 21-year-old woman who is believed to be his girlfriend Zindle Mokoena soon after she was released by court on Friday, 7 October.

Mokoena’s release follows an incident that took place in Monsterlus village outside Sekhukhune in which she allegedly assaulted and seriously injured the suspect on Tuesday, 4 October.

The deceased was arrested on charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after the couple allegedly had an altercation at the man’s house and the woman ended up stabbing the boyfriend with a sharp object.

She was arrested on Thursday, 6 October 2022 and appeared before the Nebo Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Friday 7 October 2022 where she was released on free bail. The victim thereafter went to the local tavern and the man whom she had assaulted, arrived at the tavern at about 19:45 and dragged her to her house which is next to the tavern. Upon arrival, he stabbed her several times, killing her instantly.

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