Mamelodi hostage drama ends in tragedy

PRETORIA - A 32-year-old police constable has been found dead alongside his 18-year-old nephew, after several hours of hostage negotiations with police.

It's unclear when the teenager died.

READ: Police constable holding family hostage in Mamelodi

Police believe he was either shot when first responders arrived, or when officers heard shots fired, as they entered the home.

Police units in Pretoria responded to a hostage situation at a house in Mamelodi East on Tuesday.

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