RIP: Slain TMPD officer to be laid this weekend

Slain Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officer Constable Mtsweni is set to be laid to rest this Saturday, 8 October.

SLAIN TMPD FOUND DEAD THIS PAST SUNDAY

The slain TMPD officer was shot and killed in the early hours of Sunday, 2 October when he and other occupants in a private vehicle were confronted by hijackers.

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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS SET FOR THE OFFICER

He will be buried on Saturday 08 October 2022 at Ramokgeletsane village in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga.

Prior to the send-off, a drive-by memorial service for Mtsweni will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, 5 October at 3398 Rethabile and Mahogane Street, extension 21, Olievenhoutbosch.

According to TMPD, the Constable, who was off duty, was travelling with three other occupants in a private vehicle when they were hijacked in Olievenhoutbosch at around 02:00 on Sunday.

“His body was later discovered with gunshot wounds and he was certified dead on the scene. One of the occupants was also shot and wounded. She was taken to the nearest hospital.”

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TMPD APPEALS TO WITNESSES TO COME FORWARD

A case of murder, attempted murder and hijacking was opened with the local South African Police Service (SAPS) and is currently under investigation.

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No arrests have been made at this stage regarding this case. TMPD has urged members of the public who might have any information regarding this incident to contact the nearest South African Police Service (SAPS) or TMPD on 012 358 7095/6.

TMPD has since extended its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

“May the family and colleagues of the constable find peace in these terrible times. As an Olieven citizen, visible policing, street light repairs by the metro and real initiatives for guns removal in the community is needed. Tomorrow it may be another Olieven citizen. We all know where the crime dens are but no one wants to do anything,” said Bhekisizwe Hlophe on Facebook.

This is a developing story.