MURDER PROBE: Former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa
A Western Cape police captain deployed to Knysna to investigate the murder of former mayor and councillor Aubrey Tsengwa was shot dead during an operation early on Wednesday.
The 50-year-old captain, who was attached to the provincial Tactical Response Team, was part of an integrated police team following up on information about illegal firearms at the Sewende Laan informal settlement on Uniondale Road.
A 38-year-old suspect was also killed in the shootout.
Police said two firearms were found in the suspect’s possession.
