Suspect found the bite of the victim’s genitals

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Limpopo police are investigating a disturbing case of murder and attempted murder at the Psychiatry Section of Philadelphia in Dennilton, Sekhukhune district.

Darling discovery at the hospital

A violent incident unfolded in the first hours of Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Conformable Time timeThe provincial police spokesman, Hulani Mashaba, confirmed that the patrol officers have responded quickly to an assault report at the hospital.

“Upon arrival, they discovered a terrible crime scene inside a locked room.

A male suspect was found above a life -free, blood -covered male body and the genital organs of the deceased would have bitten.

The deceased, 33, suffered a wound shot at the head, as well as several wounds, including missing teeth, ”Mashaba said.

The injured security guard and the investigated in progress

The 45 -year -old suspect, a psychiatric patient, was also shot in both legs by a security officer trying to disappoint the situation.

The police immediately arrested the suspect, who receives medical treatment at a local hospital under the police guard.

Mashaba added that a security guard suffered a thigh -shot wound.

The Ricochetic bullet, fired by a colleague during the Fracas, caused the injury.

The police have recovered several cartridges spent on the spot, while continuing to investigate the incident.

The authorities officially accused the 45-year-old suspect.

Provincial Commissioner Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, condemned the attack, describing it as “deeply disturbing and terrible.”

She stressed that the safety of both patients and health workers remains a maximum priority. “We will ensure a thorough investigation of the circumstances that led to this tragic incident,” Hadebe said. “We also praise the police officers for their quick response.”

On Saturday, the Provincial Government of Limpopo expressed the shock for the deaths at Philadelphia Hospital.

In an official statementThe provincial government said that a patient in the field of mental health has tragically lost life in the incident.

The circumstances around the deaths were initially unclear.

Conformable Iol“Health MEC, Dieketng Mashego, is on the way to the hospital to gather additional details and evaluate the situation for the first time,” said Thilivhali Muavha, Prime Minister’s spokesman for Prime Minister Phophi Ramathuba.

The provincial government responds to the tragedy

The provincial department of health was employed to provide additional updates, as more information has become available.

“The main concern of the provincial government is the well -being of patients and families involved. We ask the community to remain calm while we sailing this unfortunate event, ”said Muavha.

As the investigations continue, there are increasing concerns in the community on safety at the Psychiatry Section, many resorting to collected security measures.

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