A KZN cop accidentally shot a colleague while investigating a domestic violence incident

JOHANNESBURG – The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating a case of manslaughter after a KwaZulu-Natal officer accidentally shot two of his colleagues – killing one and injuring the other – during an operation.

The incident happened on the KZN South Coast on Sunday evening as Public Order Police and the Port Shepstone K-9 Unit were conducting an operation to locate a person believed to be involved in a domestic issue.

Eight police officers responded to the complaint.

IPID has confirmed to EWN that it is investigating the incident, which happened in Boboy, near Port Shepstone.

It is alleged that eight police officers were carrying out a tactical maneuver to subdue a person believed to be involved in a domestic violence problem.

A stun grenade was planted in one of the rooms.

The female officer allegedly thought they were being attacked and opened fire with an R-5 rifle.

She shot two of her colleagues, killing a public order officer and injuring a member of the K-9 unit.

EWN was reliably informed that the officer responsible for the shooting was also a trainee officer with the South African Police Service (SAPS).

IPID is investigating allegations of premeditated murder and reckless handling of a weapon.