Suspect murdered two law enforcement officers during court transport in Johannesburg
In a shocking turn of events, a manhunt is underway for Jabulani Thabang Moyo, a Zimbabwean national, who is suspected of killing two police officers in Florida, Johannesburg, on Friday morning. Moyo was in police custody, facing charges of armed business robbery, but managed to overpower his escorts and steal their firearms before fleeing in an unmarked police car[1][2].
The incident occurred at 10.30am during the transportation of Moyo from Roodepoort Magistrate's Court. Lt-Col Mavela Masondo, the police spokesperson, confirmed the shooting and stated that a manhunt has been launched to apprehend Moyo[2].
The unmarked police car, used by the detectives attached to the trio task team, was later found abandoned a few kilometers from the scene. However, Moyo remains at large, and it is unclear whether he acted alone or had accomplices during the attack[1][2].
The business robbery case Moyo is wanted for occurred in an unspecified year prior to 2023. The suspect was due to appear in court in connection with this case on the day of the shooting[2].
The police urge anyone with information regarding Moyo's whereabouts to contact the authorities immediately. The investigation into the shooting incident is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
[1] News24. (2023). Suspect in police shooting escapes with firearms. Retrieved from https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/suspect-in-police-shooting-escapes-with-firearms-20230512
[2] TimesLIVE. (2023). Manhunt for suspect who shot dead two police officers in Florida. Retrieved from https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-05-12-manhunt-for-suspect-who-shot-dead-two-police-officers-in-florida/
The shooting of two police officers in Johannesburg at the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court has sent shockwaves through the general-news and crime-and-justice sectors. The suspect, Jabulani Thabang Moyo, was in court for a previous armed business robbery case but managed to escape, stealing firearms and fleeing in an unmarked police car. While the manhunt to locate Moyo continues in the realms of politics and law enforcement, it remains uncertain whether he had accomplices or acted alone during the attack.
