LIMPOPO POLICE INVESTIGATE MURDER AND AN ATTEMPTED MURDER AT PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC WARD IN SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT
POLOKWANE:– The police in Limpopo are investigating a shocking case of murder and attempted murder that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 08 March 2025, at approximately 02h00, inside the psychiatric ward of Philadelphia Hospital in Dennilton, Sekhukhune District.
Police officers, who were on patrol at the time, swiftly responded to a report of an assault at the hospital. Upon arrival, they discovered a gruesome crime scene inside a locked room. A male suspect was found on top of a lifeless male body, covered in blood, and allegedly biting the deceased’s genitals. The deceased (33) sustained a gunshot wound on the head, along with multiple injuries, including missing teeth.
The suspect (45) also suffered gunshot wounds on both legs, allegedly inflicted by a security officer who was attempting to diffuse the situation. He was immediately placed under police guard and receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.
Additionally, a security guard sustained a gunshot wound on the thigh, reportedly caused by a ricochet bullet fired by his colleague during the incident. Several spent cartridges were recovered at the scene. The suspect has been formally arrested for murder.
Limpopo Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has strongly condemned the incident, stating:”This is a deeply disturbing and gruesome incident that has left the community in shock. The safety of both patients and healthcare workers remains a priority, and we will ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted to uncover the circumstances that led to this tragic incident. We commend the police officers for their swift response .”
Police investigations are ongoing, and further details will be provided in due course.
