The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) on Sunday said it arrested seven Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officers for murder and defeating the ends of justice, on 10 September 2022.
“Five constables and two inspectors will make their first appearance at the Tsakane Magistrate Court tomorrow, 12 September 2022,” said a statement released by IPID spokesperson, Lizzy Suping.
“It is alleged that the officers went into a shack in Langaville, Extension 6, on the 8th of September 2022, where they found 4 African males.
“Two were sleeping and the other two watching TV. As the officers entered the shack, two of the occupants in the shack ran to the outside.”
Allegations are that two EMPD officers gave chase leaving the others with two males inside the shack.
“The two males inside the shack were allegedly assaulted by the officers. While being assaulted, they heard gunshots outside and one of their friends screaming for help,” said the IPID statement.
Afterward, the police officers allegedly left the scene.
“The two victims went outside to look for their two friends and one was found lying on the ground with two gunshot wounds on his right leg.
“The injured victim was taken to hospital for medical treatment.
“On the way to the hospital, they met up with the same police officers, stopped and confronted them about the whereabouts of their friend who was still missing.
“‘The police allegedly told them that they don’t know because he ran away.”
From the hospital, the complainants went to open a case of attempted murder against the police officers at the Tsakane Police Station.
“While at the police station, the victims received a call that their friend was found dead behind another shack in Langaville not far from theirs,” said IPID.
“The deceased’s body was transported to Springs Pathology Services and a post-mortem was conducted yesterday morning.
“The officers face a charge of murder, attempted murder, and defeating the ends of justice.”
