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Execution style killing of suspect by police divides public opinion


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A second video clip has emerged in the case involving four Krugersdorp police officers implicated in the execution-style killing of a suspected robber. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) told Members of Parliament on Wednesday that officials became aware of the existence of the video this week, but they have yet to verify its authenticity. According to Ipid's Robbie Raburabu says the latest video was recorded on a cellphone and shows the suspect shooting at police. The emergence of the second video has devided public opinion, with some saying that police's actions were justified given that they were under attack, however others are not convinced, saying that police should know better and not behave like animals. Meanwhile, others blamed the media, specifically the SundayTimes which published the first clip, accusing them of biased reporting and protecting criminal.We spoke to spokesperson for Popcru, Richard Mmamabolo, former investigator from Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) now known as IPID and Senior Lecturer at Unisa, Dr Setlhomamaru Dintwe and the listeners weighed in as well...
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