Police spokesperson, Vish Naidoo, says it is alleged the deceased was on her way to report for duty at Sebokeng SAPS after being picked up by two officers. 

He adds while traveling they apparently saw a suspicious vehicle forcing a person into the car's trunk. He says the officers approached the suspect vehicle to investigate. 

According to Naidoo the suspects opened fire on officers. The deceased was struck in the head.

The officer was taken to the nearest hospital where she succumbed to her injury. Naidoo adds the other two members escaped unharmed. 

Police Commissioner, Khehla Sithole, launched a 72-hour Activation Plan in an effort to find the suspects. He has also asked Gauteng police to provide all the necessary support to the family of the deceased. 

Sithole is asking anyone who may have any information that can lead to the suspects' arrest to contact SAPS Crime Stop number ?on 08600 10111. 

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