An angry Urate man has shot four members of his wife's family members killing 3(three)
A 42-year-old man shot and killed 4 (four) members of his wife's family before turning himself in to police and handing over his licensed firearm.
Three people were reported dead. The fourth victim, the suspect's wife, was fighting for her life after she was also shot by the suspect.
The incident happened on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Canaan, Mzinoni at 4pm, ”said Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala in an interview.
Four members of an Mpumalanga family were shot dead by a 42-year-old man identified as the only son-in-law in the family.
With the information gathered from the police, an argument broke out between the man and his wife while he was visiting the woman's family at their home.
The altercation turned violent when he allegedly pulled out a gun and shot four victims, his wife, his mother-in-law, his brother-in-law and his sister's sister. Only the wife survived. "
Shortly afterwards, the man reportedly turned himself in to Ermelo police.
He also allegedly handed police his official firearm with ammunition, he said
Mohlala said,
The court is charged with three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect and his wife had marital challenges that may have exacerbated the situation
Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has urged members of the public to stop using violence to solve problems.
The suspect is expected to appear in court soon to face charges.
Manamela said, Violence is not the way. We urge couples to resolve their differences amicably. There was no need for the loss of souls in this way, ”he said.
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