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Almost a year after two civilians were killed when they were caught with a stolen car, arrests have been made.
Two Western Cape cops were arrested this week, according to Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).
According to IPID spokesperson Lizzy Suping, the civilians were allegedly in possession of a stolen vehicle in April 2022.
“It is alleged that in April 2022 two accused officers were pursuing a stolen vehicle and during the chase fatally wounded the two civilians while retaliating to the gunfire from the occupants of the stolen vehicle.
“The two deceased persons were declared dead at the scene,” she said.
Suping said post mortem results confirmed that both deceased died as a result of gunshots wounds.
The cops were arrested on Thursday and detained at the Athlone SAPS holding cells.
The incident took place at the Madeira police station.
Police said the suspect entered the station wielding a knife, insulting and advancing towards the police.
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