AN off-duty EMPD officer was gunned down in Kwa-Thema, Ekurhuleni on Friday, 7 February.
Ekurhuleni municipality spokesman Zweli Dlamini said the details are still sketchy.
Dlamini said the officer was attacked by two suspects in front of a spaza shop just after 8am.
He said the unknown suspects shot the officer and stole his private firearm.
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Ekurhuleni Community Safety MMC Sizakele Masuku said they condemn these senseless killings of officers.
"These are men and women who have taken it upon themselves to serve and protect our people and their property, yet they seem to become targets for criminals.
"We sincerely hope that arrests are made speedily so that those behind these incidents can face the full might of the law," she said.
Masuku appealed to the public to cooperate and share critical information that may assist in resolving crimes with the police.
Dlamini added a case of murder has been opened at Kwa-Thema cop shop, but no arrests have been made.
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