Police in Limpopo are investigating after a 75-year-old Limpopo man allegedly died by suicide following incidents where he shot and killed another man.
Provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said on Friday, at around midnight, the 75-year-old man drove around, searching for a man who had sold him bricks.
“The suspect who was driving his own vehicle met the victim on the street in his vehicle and without saying any words, he shot him in the upper body. The victim managed to drive to the nearest hospital,” said Ledwaba.
The 75-year-old man went back to his own home, and upon arrival, he allegedly poured a flammable liquid on his house and set it alight.
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“He proceeded to another room where his wife was sleeping and woke her up, threatened to kill her, and instructed her to get inside the burning house with him,” said Ledwaba.
“Fortunately, the wife managed to escape, and the suspect tried to chase and shoot her several times with no luck. Later, the suspect shot himself and passed away at the scene.”
Police in Limpopo have opened an inquest case.
“The police urge anyone who is experiencing any gender-based violence related or domestic violence related matter to seek assistance from professionals,” said Ledwaba.
Police investigations are still continuing.
Last year, reported that police at Levubu, in the Vhembe district of Limpopo, launched an investigation into a tragic incident where a 27-year-old man allegedly hacked his wife to death with an axe before taking his own life.
The incident occurred at the couple’s residence, in Ha-Mashau Misevhe.
“Upon arrival, police found the female victim with severe injuries and the male suspect hanging from the rooftop. The motive behind the incident is currently unknown, but domestic violence is suspected,” Ledwaba said.
