A pregnant woman was shot and killed by her police ex-husband at a hospital in Brits on Tuesday. The woman (35) was working at the hospital as a switchboard operator. 

MURDER AT HOSPITAL 

North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said it's alleged that the police officer who is stationed at Rapid Rail in Silverton, Pretoria and residing at Ga-Rankuwa went to Brits hospital where his er ex-wife was working.  "According to information, the ex, who was working as a switchboard operator, was at the hospital entrance when the suspect fired several shots instantly killing the victim," Mokgwabone said.  

HANDING HIMSELF OVER TO THE POLICE 

The 39-year-old sergeant handed himself over to Brits Police on Wednesday morning, 5 April 2023 and he was charged with his ex-wife's murder. "The motive of the incident is unknown at this stage and investigations by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate are under way,' Mokgwabone said. North West police commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena condemned the incident and conveyed his deepest condolences to the victim's family and colleagues. Kwena has urged officers to use the services of Employee Health and Wellness. The suspect will appear before the Brits Magistrates' Court soon.