The Madlanga Commission hears testimony on the deadly shooting of Bevan Loftus, with former police tactical firearms expert Houston telling the inquiry that “something does not add up” in the officers’ accounts. Houston says his experience in tactical firearms use, training and combat leads him to view the police version of events as excessive.
Houston’s comments focus on the accounts provided by five police members involved in the incident, which he characterizes as “overkill.” The testimony comes as the Commission examines the circumstances surrounding the shooting and evaluates whether the actions and explanations offered by the involved officers align with the level of force reportedly used.
Across coverage, the central angle is the same: Houston challenges the credibility or proportionality of the police narrative, prompting scrutiny of the conduct and reporting around the shooting. The reporting reflects that his assessment is based on tactical and training perspectives, rather than on eyewitness or forensic details cited in the brief provided.
