Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene is saddened by the tragic and an untimely death of an off-duty police Constable on Saturday, 14 September 2024, in Mxina Street, Nompumelelo (Beacon Bay).
It is alleged that at about 01:15, the 28-year-old Constable from Duncan Village SAPS was found lying on the street with an open wound in the upper body. At this stage, the circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown. Police have opened a case of murder, and the investigation has been taken over by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) for further investigation.
Police are urging anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect (s) to contact the investigating team on 082 772 3664. The information may also be shared via Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene said, “Our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. The Hawks are investigating this case, and we hope with the assistance from residents to speedily make an arrest. We appeal to our members to be extra vigilant at all times, especially when they are off-duty. Our foot soldiers dedicate their lives to protect their communities, and for that reason they could easily be targeted by criminals, when they are off-duty”, added Lt Gen Mene.
