Warrant Officer Michael Jameson has been shot dead while attempting to prevent a hijacking in Umbilo, Durban. The shooting took place in front of his daughter's school. | nickymccain
An off-duty police officer has been shot dead in Durban.The hijackers opened fire before fleeing the scene.
An off-duty police officer has been shot dead while attempting to prevent a hijacking in Umbilo, Durban. The shooting took place in front of his daughter's school.On Wednesday at around 14:15, 52-year-old Warrant Officer Michael Jameson was picking up his daughter from school when he noticed a hijacking in progress, said police spokesperson Colonel Athlenda Mathe.
"[Jameson] immediately placed himself on duty and responded to the incident. Upon noticing that the member was armed, the suspects opened fire. The member returned fire but sadly succumbed to his injuries on the scene," said Mathe.The gunmen fled the scene. They crashed and abandoned both the hijacked vehicle and a second car, which had previously been hijacked in Hammarsdale, said Mathe. They are still at large.
National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola said police were working around the clock to apprehend the perpetrators.The late warrant officer died a hero as he died serving and protecting the people of this country. He indeed served with pride as he placed himself on duty and put the safety of his community before his own.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation has been urged to contact their nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred, you have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.
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