News24 reports that an argument in the parking lot of a nightclub has left a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer dead, while a SA Police Service (SAPS) officer is believed to have fired the fatal shot.

The incident happened in the early hours of Monday morning at the Drama nightclub in Braamfontein. Both officers were off-duty at the time. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said the deceased was exiting the parking lot when a vehicle prevented him from leaving. "An argument ensued between the driver and the officer, and shots were fired. The (JMPD) officer was declared dead on the scene," he advised. It was later discovered that the alleged shooter was a SAPS member. Fihla added: “There were other occupants in the vehicle, and according to our knowledge, he has not yet been arrested.” Apparently, the police officer was in his vehicle with a friend when they were allegedly approached by the deceased, who is said to have had a firearm in his hand. Allegations are that he started assaulting the SAPS officer, who retaliated and fired at the metro cop. Fihla said the Hilbrow police would be investigating the matter. There have not been any arrests yet, but the Independent Police Investigative Directorate is investigating circumstances surrounding the shooting and death.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Tshepiso Motloung at News24

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