Woman shot twelve times, boyfriend injured in Cottonlands, KZN

A woman was allegedly killed and her boyfriend was shot in the abdomen, both hands and his head during a shooting incident in Cottonlands in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Friday night.  

Two unknown men reportedly stormed into the woman’s residence and shot her and the boyfriend without warning. 

WOMAN SHOT DEAD IN COTTONLANDS, KZN 

According to the victim, two unknown suspects forced their way into the house and shot them without warning. They then searched him for valuables before fleeing empty handed. 

According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) when they arrived on scene, the 28-year-old woman was located in a prone position on the bed. 

The woman was reportedly shot twelve times in the head, neck and back. She showed no signs of life and was declared deceased. 

“Several spent 9mm cartridges were located in the room. The motive for the shooting could not be confirmed.” 

RUSA

BOYFRIEND KILLS GIRLFRIEND AND COMMITS SUICIDE

In a separate incident, a 26-year-old man from KZN has committed suicide after allegedly killing his 29-year-old ex-girlfriend because he could not move on with his life. Their bodies were discovered by members of the community in their wood and iron home in Ezimangweni, Mawothi.

According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) , by the time officers and medics arrived, a large crowd had already gathered around the house.

The body of the 26-year-old man was located hanging by a nylon rope tied to a rafter. The woman was discovered on the floor. 

She reportedly sustained multiple stab wounds to her chest and neck. They both showed no signs of life and were declared deceased on scene. 

A letter written in isiZulu stipulating the reason for the murder/suicide was reportedly located in the house.

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