An off-duty Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officer was killed during a hijacking in Philippi, the City of Cape Town has confirmed, after his vehicle was found abandoned in Sheffield Road this morning.
The City’s Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, said the 26-year-old officer was stabbed multiple times and also stoned by two attackers, one of whom has since been arrested.
“His colleagues found him in the Marikana informal settlement, as he had tried to flee his attackers, but he succumbed to his injuries in hospital,” said Smith.
The City has appealed to residents to come forward with any information that may lead to the arrest of the second suspect.
“The safety and security directorate will work tirelessly to ensure that those behind this senseless murder are brought to book. We extend our condolences to the grieving family,” Smith added.
Anyone with information about the incident can anonymously contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app.
