Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

Another fire has been reported at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg.
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Two patients shot dead, cop injured inside New Somerset Hospital

Two patients were shot dead and a police officer was injured at the New Somerset Hospital in Cape Town after an altercation.

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

Another fire has been reported at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg.
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Two patients were shot dead and a police officer injured at the New Somerset Hospital in Cape Town on Saturday evening. 

According to the Western Cape Government, a man who was ready to be discharged grabbed a police officer’s firearm and fired several shots.

PATIENTS SHOT DEAD AT NEW SOMERSET HOSPITAL

Sea Point police had reportedly taken a 35-year-old suspect to the New Somerset Hospital for medical evaluation when a 40-year-old man took a police officer’s firearm and fired several shots. 

Police later disarmed and arrested the suspect. The identities of the deceased are yet unknown. The police officer is also reportedly fighting for his life in hospital.

The Western Cape Government said the circumstances are unknown on how the man managed to obtain a firearm but are currently being investigated.

“The man then shot two patients  who were in his  proximity. Both died on the scene and the 32-year-old police official was seriously injured. SAPS officials on the scene subsequently disarmed the suspect and arrested him.”

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Western Cape Premier, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde also visited the New Somerset Hospital to get an update personally and to speak tot he staff.

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