Woman Constable shot in attack on satellite police station

The police officer returned fire when unknown suspects shot at her. She sustained a gunshot wound and was hospitalised.

A woman police officer was shot while on duty in a satellite police station in the Free State early Wednesday morning, 7 June.

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AUTHORITIES LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE SHOOTING INCIDENT AT MASILO SATELLITE POLICE STATION

Three unknown balaclava-clad men entered the Masilo Satellite Police Station at approximately 1:30 and opened fire at the 35-year-old Constable.

The policewoman returned fire, and the suspects fled the scene. She suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

“The member was taken to a hospital. A case of attempted murder has been registered for further investigation,” said Free State police spokesperson Captain Stephen Thakeng.

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PUBLIC WAS URGED TO ASSIST IN APPREHENDING THE SUSPECTS BY PROVIDING ANY RELEVANT INFORMATION

Thakeng added that residents are encouraged to come forward with any information about the shooting incident.

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Members of the public with information about the whereabouts of the suspects are encouraged to visit their nearest police station. Alternatively, the Crime Stop hotline at 08600-10111 or the My SAPS app can be used.

“All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous,” said the police spokesperson.

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