Couple found dead with gunshot wounds to their heads after domestic dispute

A couple was found dead in their room on Monday morning. Photo: RUSA

Couple found dead with gunshot wounds to heads after domestic dispute

Paramedics said the couple was found dead with gunshot wounds to their heads. A 9mm pistol was located between the two.

Couple found dead with gunshot wounds to their heads after domestic dispute

A couple was found dead in their room on Monday morning. Photo: RUSA

Sjo, this is horrible. A couple was found dead with gunshot wounds to their heads in their home in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday morning.

THE WOMAN COULD BE HEARD SCREAMING BEFORE THE SHORTS

According to paramedics on the scene, a 9mm pistol was located between the two. The shooting allegedly happened after a domestic dispute.

According to Reaction Unit SA (RUSA) spokesperson Prem Balram, the woman had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was treated on scene, then rushed through to hospital where she sadly succumbed to her injuries.

THE WOMAN WAS SHOT MULTIPLE TIMES

The man had sustained a single gunshot wound to his head and was declared deceased on the scene.

“A couple have succumbed to their injuries following a shooting incident at their rented room on Mabalengwe Road in Hambanathi on Monday morning.

“Residents contact the RUSA Tongaat Operations Center at approximately 06:46 after hearing gunshots in the room. Reaction Officers were dispatched to the address and, on arrival, met with Officers from the South African Police,” he said.

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SEVERAL SHOTS WERE FIRED INSIDE THE ROOM

He added that Law Enforcement Officers were informed that the woman was heard screaming before the shots were fired.

“Attempts to get their attention were unsuccessful when Officers tried to enter the room. A couple was found on the ground bleeding from gunshot wounds to their heads. A 9mm pistol was located between the two,” Balram said.

BOTH DIED AFTER THE SHOOTING

Paramedics from several private ambulance services attempted to stabilize the critically injured couple. The woman was rapidly transported to the hospital, where she died shortly after arrival, while the man died due to his injuries on the scene.

The motive for the shooting has not been established at this stage.

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