Latour Shooting Claims Life of Police Officer,One Suspect in Custody
A police officer was fatally shot in Latour early Saturday morning during an armed robbery,authorities reported.The incident occurred around 3:38 a.m. on Goedezorgweg, leaving multiple individuals with gunshot wounds and plunging the local police force into mourning.
The victim has been identified as Junior Bonisa, a 2nd class police officer, who died at the scene.Police indicate the shooting involved six armed suspects who fled in a gray Toyota Noah. One suspect was apprehended while attempting to escape, sustaining a gunshot wound in the process and currently receiving medical treatment. The investigation is ongoing, with forensic teams processing the crime scene.
According to police, the incident unfolded as a robbery. The shooting underscores the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and raises concerns about rising crime in the area. Investigators are also examining a potential connection to a separate incident where an individual arrived at a local emergency room at approximately 5:57 a.m. with a gunshot wound. Authorities have not yet confirmed if this individual is linked to the shooting on Goedezorgweg, but are actively pursuing all leads.
