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Limpopo police officer shoots colleague dead before turning gun on himself

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Limpopo police have launched an investigation after two officers were found dead at Nkowankowa station, outside Tzaneen.

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Two police officers in Limpopo have died following an incident at the Nkowankowa police station outside Tzaneen.

It is believed that a male officer fatally shot a female colleague during an altercation on Monday. He was later also found dead at the scene.

Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred during an argument. Investigators are looking into whether a domestic dispute may have been a contributing factor.

Police have opened an investigation.