Tragic end to Soweto hostage drama
A hostage taker shot his girlfriend in the head before turning the gun on himself in Tladi, Soweto on Wednesday.
Police and forensic scientists were on the scene after 6pm on Wednesday night. Shocked neighbours formed a line beyond the police barrier and were watching as police officials entered the house.
Police spokesperson General Fred Kekana told an African News Agency (ANA) that the 31-year-old woman was rushed to the hospital after she was shot in the head.
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Her 37-year-old boyfriend then turned the gun on himself. He was declared dead on the scene.
Onlookers said that the man took his girlfriend hostage in the early hours of the morning after the couple allegedly had relationship trouble. The woman has a seven-year-old child.
More details were not immediately available.