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News24 reports that questions have emerged around why a police officer who was killed in a dramatic shootout in Temba, Tshwane, at the weekend was apparently not wearing her bulletproof vest.
The officer has since been identified as 33-year-old Constable Sharon Hlongwane who was attached to the Temba Crime Prevention Unit. According to an insider, Hlongwane did not have her bulletproof vest on during the shooting – despite having been part of an earlier inspection. According to the source, this was out of character for Hlongwane and that she always “geared up” whenever she was deployed.
More insiders who were at the scene said officers had attempted to stop and search a vehicle, but the occupants jumped out and the police gave chase. An exchange of fire ensued, with dozens of shots fired. Another vehicle then arrived at the scene. During the chaotic gun battle, Hlongwane was shot in the torso. She died at the scene. It is unclear who fired the fatal shot, however, a request has been made for all the firearms used by the police officers to be handed in. A Hawks spokesperson said the investigation was at an early stage.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Lisalee Solomons at News24 (subscription / trial registration required)
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