Simasiku Matongo, the slain police officer from Walvis Bay, continued the legacy of liberation struggle hero Greenwell Matongo.

His family members said his tragic death left a big gap in the family.

Colleagues, family and community members are still reeling in shock from the murder of Matongo.

Police have identified the officer who was gunned down at Walvis Bay on Wednesday as 34-year-old Simasiku Matongo.

A report released this evening indicated that Matongo was murdered in cold blood by a suspected criminal, Jacques Pienaar.