Photo: Gallo Images
Photo: Gallo Images
A scene of unimaginable horror played out at Tembisa Hospital on Wednesday, forcing the venue to temporarily close its doors. The police officer at the centre of this tragedy arrived at the A&E department with heinous intentions, shooting dead a registered nurse – before turning the gun on himself.
Police are now at the scene of the incident, and the Gauteng Government issued a statement earlier today, advising members of the public to steer clear of the Tembisa institution for the time being.
“The Gauteng Department of Health would like to advise members of the public needing access to healthcare services at Tembisa Hospital today to go elsewhere. The hospital remains inaccessible following a fatal shooting incident, and it is not yet in a position to receive new patients.”
Gauteng Government
The behaviour of the ‘killer cop’ will now come under intense scrutiny. Details are still sketchy at this point, but from official government statements, we’ve been able to piece together a brief fact-file on the suspect.
The incident has left both patients and staff members in shock. According to the department, patients currently admitted at the facility continue to receive care. Members of the public will be notified when the facility reopens later today.
[Read] The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has advised members of the public who need to access health care services at Tembisa Hospital today, to visit other health facilities, as the hospital remains inaccessible following a fatal shooting incident https://t.co/b3cgD1DXpx pic.twitter.com/W1oF4gjLIE
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