Husband kills wife in Polokwane parking lot
A 34-year-old man is expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court after he shot and killed his wife in a shopping centre parking lot.
The incident took place on Thursday afternoon.
Provincial spokesperson Motlafela Mojapelo says the body of the 32-year-old woman was found inside a car.
"Preliminary police investigations revealed that the deceased, who is believed to be from Seshego Township, was together with a certain man inside the said vehicle when her husband arrived," says Mojapelo.
"An argument allegedly ensued, and the husband aged 34, took out a firearm and shot the woman several times. She died instantly.
"The man who is reported to have been together with the deceased, allegedly fled from the scene and his identity is still subject for investigation."
The gun used by the man has been seized and will be sent for ballistic testing.
"The motive for the killing is unknown at this stage but domestic violence cannot be ruled out,” Mojapelo says.
