Police in Rumbek says an officer was shot dead by armed youths on Saturday at Mabor Jak Cattle Camp of Rumbek East County.
According to Good News radio Captain Mabor Makuac explains the deceased was shot while rescuing women from being looted by the armed youths.
He stresses investigations are still ongoing to bring the culprits to book.
Last week a similar case happened at Malek Cattle Camp when a policeman got killed and one other wounded in the process of resolving a fight.
According to police report, there are no arrests made over the incidences.