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A police officer shot and killed one of five suspects who allegedly tried to enter his home, in what is believed to be a crowbar gang attack.

Cape Town - A police officer shot and killed one of five suspects who allegedly tried to enter his home, in what is believed to be a crowbar gang attack, on Monday afternoon.

It is believed the men were aware the cop was inside the house and had planned to break-in, rob the house and steal his firearm. The four outside fled, leaving behind their accomplice, “who had pooped his pants when he died,” says the source.A colleague, who cannot be named, tells the Daily Voice that the officer was a mild-mannered man and not trigger happy.

 

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