Limpopo police sergeant allegedly kills man, rapes teen, then commits suicide
Ipid has been notified and will handle further investigation.
A police sergeant in Limpopo is alleged to have shot and killed a 32-year-old man, raped a 14-year-old girl, and then committed suicide. The incident occurred in Ga-Masha, Sekhukhune District, on Sunday. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said officers were called to a shooting scene at approximately 3:30pm. They found the man with gunshot wounds and pronounced him dead at the scene.
Police spokesperson Ledwaba further reported that the sergeant allegedly shot the man and then drove to his residence with the minor. He allegedly raped the girl there. Shortly after, the sergeant took his service firearm and shot himself. Limpopo's Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers, condemned the incident, stating that police officers are expected to uphold and enforce the law.
The Independent Investigative Police Directorate (IPID) has been notified to investigate further. The ongoing investigations are into the murder, rape, and suicide cases.
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