Suspect killed in lucky escape for off duty cop in Gqeberha

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A Gqeberha policeman had a lucky escape when a gunman opened fire on him outside his home in Zwide on Tuesday night.

Colonel Priscilla Naidu said the off-duty Sergeant was confronted at his home by two men, who inquired about another person.

She says one of the men forced open the gate to the yard and fired a shot at the policeman, who returned fire, fatally wounding one of the men.

The other suspect jumped into a car and fled.

The motive for the attack on the policeman is unknown, while the identity of the deceased is also not yet known.