Johannesburg Police officer fatally wounded after a confrontation with suspects in Joubert Park

By Samantha Allen

Published: July 30, 2022 | 11:36 AM GMT

A murder and inquest docket has been established at Hillbrow SAPS, according to JMPD spokeswoman Xolani Fihla, after a 36-year-old officer of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) was fatally shot while pursuing suspects in Johannesburg’s Joubert Park.

“On Friday evening 29 July 2022, JMPD Operations officers assigned to the Buya Mthetho block patrol Undercover Unit were working on information received of suspects involved in multiple robberies in the Johannesburg Inner City.

Whilst conducting foot patrols in Joubert Park officers spotted five suspicious males coming out of a shop at Claim Street. Officers followed the males as they turned right into Wolmarans Street.

Officers continued to follow the males and as they turned into Wolmarans Street the males started shooting at the officers and they returned fire in retaliation”.

Fihla

Emergency Services were called to the scene and officer Hlung wane was rushed to Garden City Hospital.

“Unfortunately, officer Hlungwane succumbed to his injuries and he was declared deceased at the hospital,”Fihla explained.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.