The brother of a policewoman who was gunned down by her police captain partner was killed while trying to stop the shooting.
Three other people who were trying to stop the officer, who killed his partner during her birthday celebration in Protea Glen, Soweto, were also shot and injured.
Ward councillor Phelelani Sindani, who spoke on behalf of the family, said the couple Sgt Victoria Ramoshaba, who was stationed at Yeoville police station, and Capt John Monyai, who was stationed in Hillbrow had normal arguments like any couple.
According to the family, there were issues like in any other relationship, but they never thought it would result in fatal consequences. The family said when the captain arrived at the house, he asked to speak to Ramoshaba and they had an argument. He then started shooting. The cop shot the brother, Collet, and everyone else who was trying to stop him from shooting, Sindani said.
Gauteng police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said Monyai arrived at the house and allegedly called his partner to the side and they started arguing.