By REGINALD KANYANE
5 November 2024- A policeman (28) allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend, Tlhalefo Setlhare (38), a man and injured another person before turning the gun on himself. It is alleged that, friends were having a house party in Zone 2 in Itsoseng Township, near Lichtenburg on 2 November 2024, when Constable Lesego Eugene Phefo took out a firearm and started shooting.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said Setlhare and a man (name and age to be confirmed), were shot multiple times and died on the scene. Myburgh said Phefo was also found dead at the scene with a gunshot wound to his head and a firearm close to his body.
“The police in Itsoseng are investigating a double murder, attempted murder and inquest cases. The South African Police Service (SAPS) management in the province, mourns the death of Phefo.The fourth person, who was seriously injured was ferried to hopscotch for medical attention.
“The Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) declared the trio dead on the scene,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. Kwena reminded and urged all SAPS employees to use the services of Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) in case of any challenges.
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