Kamogelo Olaitan
A police officer in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal has allegedly shot and killed his 12-year-old son after mistaking him for an intruder.
It’s reported that the officer was sleeping when he heard his son screaming for help.
He immediately rushed downstairs and saw an unknown person at the window and he allegedly took his state firearm and fired shots through the window from inside the house.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker said police were called to the home of one of their members on Sunday morning.
“On June 19 at 10am, Mayville police were called to a house in Manor Gardens where a 12-year-old was shot. He was rushed to hospital and declared dead on arrival. A case of murder will be investigated by Mayville police,” Naicker said in a statement.
Independent Police Investigation Directorate spokesperson Lizzy Shuping said the 39-year-old police officer has been arrested and charged with murder.
“The investigation is ongoing and sensitive at this stage. The accused will appear in court soon.”
