Leighandre ‘Baby Lee’ Jegels,  a South African World karate, continental and boxing champion has been confirmed dead after she was allegedly shot by her police officer boyfriend. 

The 25-year old was killed on Friday, August 30. Jegels’ mother was also shot during the shooting and rushed to the hospital.

According toDispatch Live, the incident took place on Friday following a high-speed chase in the Eastern Cape at around 14:00.

Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) spokesperson Sontaga Seisa said: “It is alleged that an off-duty policeman based at TRT East London fired several shots at his girlfriend who died instantly on the scene. The same policeman fired shots to his girlfriend’s mother and injured her. She is currently receiving medical attention in the area.”

Seisa also confirmed they were investigating the shooting.

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