An investigation is underway after an off-duty police officer shot and killed his girlfriend and a 23-month old baby before turning the gun on himself in Samora Machel.
The incident occurred on
Wednesday evening. A fourth victim was wounded.
“The tragic incident happened
on Wednesday evening at about 7pm at Basil February Street, Samora Machel.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the off-duty police constable shot his
girlfriend, her daughter and wounded a 13-year-old girl in the leg who resides
at the same address,’’ said Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie
“He then went to his car where
he allegedly turned his service pistol on himself. Two counts of murder, an
attempted murder and an inquest were opened for further investigation,’’ he
added.
Done By: Mitchum George
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