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Sergeant David Hoffman. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN

David hoffman

Anti-gang unit member killed in WC remembered as dedicated policeman

By Shamiela Fisher

It's understood sergeant David Hoffman was protecting a stranger over the weekend, who was being chased by a mob, when fellow officer sergeant Marlon Appollis...

  • Slain Anti-Gang Unit member David Hoffman. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN

    David Hoffman, anti-gang cop shot by colleague, remembered

    Sergeant David Hoffman was shot dead at a braai in Franschoek over the weekend, allegedly by his colleague Sergeant Marlon Appolis.

    1005 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS

    Murder case against WC anti-gang unit member postponed to September

    Sergeant Marlon Appollis appeared in the Franschhoek Magistrates Court in Monday in connection with a shooting that claimed the life of fellow anti-gang unit member David Hoffman over the weekend.

    1007 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS Facebook page.

    Ipid investigating WC anti-gang unit member’s murder

    David Hoffman was shot dead over the weekend. A fellow unit official is being questioned following the incident.

    1008 days ago
  • FILE: Police tape at a crime scene. Picture: Thomas Holder/Eyewitness News.

    Cop detained after anti-gang police officer shot dead

    Police say 40-year-old David Hoffman was at premises in Skool Street and was confronted by a group of residents.

    1009 days ago
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