A nursing student was gunned down at Thembisa hospital this morning. 30 year old Lebo Monene was shot, allegedly by her boyfriend. It's been a hearbreaking and traumatising day at the healthcare facility. eNCA's Lindokuhle Xulu has more details. Courtesy #DStv403
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Health MEC, Nomathemba Mokgethi visited the family of the nurse that was shot and killed at Tembisa hospital on Wednesday.
She was shot by an on-duty police officer who then turned the gun on himself.
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He is still in a critical condition in hospital.
Police suspect it may have been a domestic dispute
Meanwhile, nurses union, Denosa, wants a relook at gun rules at public health facilities.
Staff and nurses at Tembisa Hospital have gathered to remember their colleague who was shot and killed there this morning. It's alleged the nurse's husband, a 30-year-old on-duty police officer, called his wife to the parking and shot her. He then turned the gun on himself. #eNCA pic.twitter.com/CRMEYrTvJT
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