Members of the community at the scene after being woken up by gunshots
A case of murder is being investigated by Phoenix SAPS after a 52-year old reaction officer, from Marshall Security, was gunned down at the corner of Fernham and Wetfern, in Phoenix, on Sunday, 13 March.
According to reports from residents, multiple gunshots were heard at 6.30am. This was also confirmed by Phoenix Communications officer, Captain Louise Naidoo, who said it was alleged that the deceased was found lying on the side of the road on his back with a gunshot wound to his face. She said: “A resident of Wetfern road was interviewed and stated that she heard two gunshots. A security vehicle later stopped and found the body on the road.”
Capt Naidoo said the deceased was later identified as a reaction officer from Marshall Security and that he was killed while on his way to work. “Two spent cartridges were found at the scene. All other role players were on scene. Suspects are unknown at this stage,” said Capt. Naidoo. Phoenix Community Policing Forum Chairperson, Umesh Singh, said: “As the CPF, we are saddened about this case of murder that happened on Sunday, at the corner of Fernham and Wetfern. It is extremely sad to note that ruthless criminals don’t have respect for members in uniform. “Thorough investigations will be ongoing and we hope that the perpetrators are brought to book. We pass our condolences to the family during their time of grief”. Singh urges members of the community with information pertaining to the case to contact the CPF on 082-455-8841, and the Phoenix SAPS on 091-508-2307.
