Durban, Septyember 25: A man was shot dead after he attacked a police officer with bricks in Inanda, Durban on Friday, emergency services said.
“A suspect was shot dead and a police officer sustained critical injuries in the Inanda area this afternoon [Friday].
“It is believed that the officer went to the Inanda area to look for a suspect when he was attacked and hit on the head with bricks,” said Netcare 911 spokesperson Chris Botha.
The officer was in a critical condition when paramedics arrived.
“When paramedics arrived on the scene the officer was in a critical condition and a helicopter with a doctor on board was called to stabilise and airlift the officer to the Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital for further treatment.”
The dead man had a gunshot wound, he said.
Police were not immediately available to explain the circumstances that led to the attack.
—Agencies