An off-duty Saps member was shot and killed in Nyanga Street, Motherwell earlier this afternoon.
It is believed that Cst Divan Hattingh,31, was escorting furniture delivery vehicles in the area when he was confronted and shot.
Cst Hattingh was stationed at Mount Road SAPS.
Further details into the shooting are being withheld for further investigation.
Our sincere condolences to the Hattingh family.
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