A 35-year-old police constable was shot on duty at the Masilo Satellite Police Station in Theunissen in the Free State.
Three unknown men wearing balaclavas entered the cop shop on Wednesday, 7 June, and shot her.
According to the sources, the gunmen started to fire shots towards the on-duty police officer without saying nor demanding anything.
Cops spokesman Captain Stephen Thakeng said the officer managed to return fire, and the perpetrators fled, but she sustained a gunshot wound on her stomach.
"The member was taken to a hospital. A case of attempted murder has been registered for further investigation Residents are requested to provide information regarding these three African males," he said.
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Acting premier of the Free State, Ketso Makume, condemned the incident.
"I promised to meet with the MEC, who is responsible for community safety, to discuss a pathway forward. I want to assure the people they will be safe in their respective communities," he said.
The said officer is fighting for her life in hospital.
