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Manhunt launched after cop shot dead in Eldorado Park

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A police officer was shot dead in Eldorado Park on Thursday.
A police officer was shot dead in Eldorado Park on Thursday.
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Police have launched a manhunt for the killer of a Crime Intelligence officer in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. 

The warrant officer was shot dead by an unknown hoodie-clad suspect in Heikel Road in Eldorado Park Extension 1 at around 20:00 on Thursday night, police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Brenda Muridili told News24.

"A 72-hour activation plan has been implemented to ensure that all role players are attending to the investigation of this police murder.

"No arrests have been made yet and we are appealing to anyone with information to call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or send tip-offs on the My SAPS app," Muridili said. 

More to follow. 

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