shooting incident at the Air Force College in Thaba Tshwane
8 November 2007
The Department of Defence regrets to announce that an officer from the South
African Air Force was shot and killed, and another officer seriously injured
following a shooting incident at the South African Air Force College, Thaba
Tshwane. The incident occurred at approximately 12h40 today, 8 November
2007.
Following the shooting, a suspect left the premises and has since handed
himself over to the Wierdabrug Police Station, and is in custody. The second
officer sustained gunshot wounds and is being treated in the Military Hospital,
his condition is critical but stable.
The South African Police Service is on the scene and is investigating the
shooting incident. The name of the deceased officer will be released once his
next of kin have been notified.
The Minister of Defence, Mosiuoa Lekota, on behalf of the Department of
Defence and the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF),
General Godfrey Ngwenya have extended their sincerest sympathies and
condolences to the families of the deceased and injured.
Enquiries:
Kwena Mangope
Brigadier General
Tel: 012 355 6302
Cell: 072 538 6888
Issued by: Department of Defence
8 November 2007
Source: Department of Defence (http://www.dod.mil.za)
