Police probe family murder suicide in Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga police have opened two murder cases and an inquest docket after a man killed his wife, their three-year-old son and turned the gun on himself in Verena.
He also allegedly shot and injured his sister-in-law and his wife’s uncle.
A neighbour narrowly escaped unharmed.
Provincial Police Spokesperson Jabu Ndubane says the suspect fled the scene with his six-year-old daughter to his parents’ house.
Ndubane says, “Police proceeded to the suspect’s parents’ house in search of him. Upon arrival, officers found the suspect inside his vehicle with a gunshot wound and also showed no signs of life.”
“It is further reported that the suspect shot his six-year-old daughter, who managed to escape and seek assistance from her grandmother. She was transported to the hospital in a stable condition for medical treatment.”
He adds, “The suspect allegedly used his personal firearm to commit these acts. The firearm has been seized and booked in as part of the ongoing investigation.”
 
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