Family of slain cop break their silence after accused received 30 year jail term

After months of waiting anxiously for justice, the Pedro family can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Denzil October, the man responsible for the murder of their son, Constable Ashwin Pedro, has been handed a hefty jail sentence.

For the Pedro family, this marks a significant step towards closure and the beginning of their healing process.

The tragic incident occurred in December 2022 when Constable Pedro and his colleague, Constable Theodore Henry, responded to a distress call about a man carrying a gun in the Grassy Park area.

Little did they know that this call would change their lives forever.

As they approached the scene, Denzil October opened fire, fatally shooting Constable Pedro.

The loss of a loved one is always devastating, but when that loss is due to a senseless act of violence, the pain is immeasurable.

The Pedro family has had to endure months of grief and uncertainty, waiting for justice to be served.

They have had to navigate the complexities of the legal system, attending court hearings and reliving the traumatic event over and over again.

On Friday morning, as they made their way to the Khayelitsha Priority Crimes Court, the Pedro family carried a mix of nerves and hope.

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