A Durban police officer shot and killed his 19-year-old disabled son before turning the gun on himself, KwaZulu-Natal police said on Friday. <\/p>\n
The 48-year-old officer had gone to pick up his disabled son from where he was staying in Merebank, Durban, on Wednesday, Major Thulani Zwane said.<\/p>\n
“Yesterday [Thursday] morning, the officer was found shot dead along with his son on a beach in Umkomaas,” said Zwane. <\/p>\n
A suicide note and a gun were found on the scene. A murder and inquest docket were opened. Meanwhile, A police officer was shot dead by his colleagues in Melmoth on Friday, KwaZulu-Natal police said. <\/p>\n
The 27-year-old was killed after he tried to shoot at colleagues in the police station where he worked, Major Thulani Zwane said. Earlier, the man shot and killed a four-year-old boy and injured two girls. <\/p>\n
The Citizen reported the shooting happened at the home of the policeman’s girlfriend. It was unclear if she was home at the time. “The motive of the shooting is unknown at this stage,” said Zwane. A murder and two attempted murder dockets had been opened. <\/p>\n
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