Ex-cop who shot dead armed robbers at church service 'acted in self-defence' - police

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Charges against Pieter van der Westhuizen have been withdrawn and the docket has been closed by the police, his lawyer said on Tuesday.

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A police investigation has determined that Pieter van der Westhuizen acted in self-defence when he shot dead two armed robbers who targeted churchgoers at the Querencia Ministries Church in Centurion last year. Van der Westhuizen's legal representative Ulrich Roux said on Tuesday that the police confirmed during their investigation that his actions in all probability resulted in the prevention of any innocent churchgoers being hurt or killed by the robbers.

Van der Westhuizen, an ex-policeman, allegedly produced his own firearm and shots were fired, fatally wounding two suspects who had attempted to rob congregants while the church service was under way in July 2020. A third suspect ran off."In accordance with the inquest procedure, an investigation was conducted by the SAPS in order to determine whether our client acted negligently and/or without any lawful justification when he shot and killed the two robbers," Roux said in a statement.

 

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Good for him. That is how law should work.

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Shouldnt even went this far ...He was absolutely right yo shot his ass

The devil shall not enter the House of the Lord!

Semper paratus, even in the house of the Lord. A firearm locked in a safe at home is nothing but a paperweight. Well done, Pieter.

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