Murder-suicide by cop being investigated in Durban mass shooting

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The Durban metro police constable who died in a mass killing at his city flat on Monday committed suicide, police have confirmed, most likely after shooting and killing four other people and injuring four more.

Police have also confirmed the death of a fourth person who sustained serious injuries during the shooting and was initially hospitalised. The other three deceased, including the officer, were pronounced dead at the scene.

“Following the investigations of today, I can confirm an inquest docket has been opened [relating to the officer],” said Mbele. Mbele said police were investigating three murders, one inquest docket and four cases of attempted murder. The four remaining victims who were injured in the shooting were still hospitalised, she said.

 

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