A Cape Town Law Enforcement officer, who is allegedly involved in a shooting that left an undercover cop dead, has handed himself over to the Hawks.
Morne Horn, 26, appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday where he was charged with two counts of murder, following the death of officer Constable Thando Sigcu earlier this year.
Horn had handed himself over to the Hawks investigation office in Bellville, reports the Cape Argus.
Hawks provincial spokesperson Zinzi Hani said Horn was released on R5000 bail under stringent conditions, and he was expected to again appear in court on 3 December.
Sigcu, 38, who was stationed at Cape Town Central Police Station, was allegedly shot and killed by Horn after being mistaken for a robber.
On the night of 7 January, Sigcu, a father of three, was shot in the city centre after he had managed to capture a suspect wanted in connection with a drug offence.
Reports indicated that Sigcu, who was on duty at the time, was shot while trying to explain he was a police officer.
“Sigcu was apprehending a robbery suspect in Heerengracht Street at around 9pm on 7 January when two City of Cape Town Law Enforcement officers stopped on the scene after seeing his firearm,” Hani said.
She said Sigcu was questioned and tried to explain who he was.
However, shots were discharged and the constable was fatally wounded.
“Meanwhile, the suspect also sustained a gunshot wound and was subsequently admitted to hospital,” she said.
It was reported that the suspect later died.
Sigcu was part of the Cape Town Central Police Station football team, and an ambassador for Cape Town City FC.
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