A school teacher has been shot in the head in what is believed to be a robbery.
Evangeline Brockman, 42, of Belhar had just arrived at her husband’s tavern, Sydney’s Place, in Buffalo Crescent, The Hague, Delft after 7pm on Sunday.
Evangeline, who was a teacher at Blomvlei Primary School in Hanover Park, was waiting inside her white Toyota Conquest while Sydney, her husband, locked up the business for the day, when she was approached by a gunman on foot.
Cops say the attacker attempted to take Evangeline’s wallet, which she flung onto the back seat.
He then shot Evangeline in the head and grabbed her tablet which lay on a car seat.
Sydney had apparently spoken to the killer moments before the murder and it is believed the gunman had posed as a customer, first asking for beers and then cash.
Sydney had given the suspect R20 and as he turned around to lock the gate, he heard two gunshots go off.
Wakker cops arrested the suspected shooter and an alleged accomplice minutes later.
A 23-year-old man and woman, 20, are expected to make their first appearance at the Bellville Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Captain FC van Wyk confirms the arrests and says cops are positive more arrests will be made soon.
“A female was fatally wounded. A murder case was opened. Sterling investigation immediately after the incident led to the arrest of two suspects, a 23-year-old male and a 20-year-old female,” he says.
“They are due to appear in the Bellville Magistrates’ Court.
“Investigations continue and more arrests are imminent.”
In a brief statement Sydney confirmed his wife was a teacher, adding: “Everything is still fresh and the people have been caught.”
The couple, who were married for five years, had no kids. Evangeline was Sydney’s second wife.
Jessica Shelver, spokesperson for Education MEC, Debbie Schäfer, symphathised with the family.
“Our heartfelt condolences go to the teacher’s family, friends and school. Counselling will be provided as required,” she says.
Anyone with any information is requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or Detective Sergeant Barnard Wilson on 082 970 7892.