South African police in Esikhaleni fatally shot a robbery suspect during a shootout on 4 August.
Police in Esikhaleni, South Africa, fatally shot a robbery suspect during a shootout on 4 August. Officers responded to a robbery report in Ndindima and encountered the four suspects in Ncombo where a gunfight ensued. One suspect was killed, while the others escaped. KwaZulu-Natal police face increased scrutiny amid an increase in the killing of suspects, with 48 suspects killed in police shootouts since April. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is crucial in ensuring law enforcement agencies adhere to the law and uphold justice, and should be adequately resourced and empowered to effectively investigate police shootings and uphold accountability.
August 05, 2024
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