ICD probes cop shooting
2009-10-12 14:10
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Pretoria - The Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) confirmed on Monday it was investigating the killing of a woman in an apparent botched police shooting in Mabopane, north of Pretoria, at the weekend.
"The police were allegedly following up on a stolen/hijacked vehicle, a grey Toyota Corolla, which they had tracked to a nearby filling station.
"At this stage, it seems to have been a case of mistaken identity," said ICD spokesperson Moses Dlamini in a statement.
The ICD received a call around 05:00 on Sunday that there had been a shooting at Mabopane, north of Pretoria.
"According to the driver of the grey Toyota Conquest, who survived unscathed, he stopped and tried getting out of the car to see why he was being stopped. Shots were fired at his vehicle from the direction of the police."
8 firearms confiscated
"A lady of about 28-years was shot in the head and died instantly."
"Another occupant of the car, a 31-year-old lady, was shot in the abdomen and right breast. She is currently at George Mukhari Hospital.
"Another occupant, a man of about 28-years, was shot in the thigh and left arm. He is also in hospital."
The ICD has taken over the investigation and dockets for murder and three for attempted murder have been opened.
Eight firearms were confiscated and will be sent for ballistic tests.
- SAPA