A 50-year-old man was taken to hospital under police guard after he shot and killed his 29-year-old partner in Norkem Park.
ALSO READ: Tembisa Magistrate’s Court gives two men 15 years in prison for murder
According to Norkem Park SAPS spokesperson, Warrant Officer Barbara-Anne Ferreira, when police arrived at house they discovered the body of a 29-year-old man in a cottage on the property.
“The suspect (50) was still on the scene and found in possession of an unlicensed firearm.
“He was arrested and taken to Tembisa Hospital after it was found he had taken an overdose of tablets.
“Once recovered he will be charged with murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm,” said Ferreira.
It is believed the suspect was an actor who featured in a number of South African soap operas.
ALSO READ: Taxi boss shot and killed in Chloorkop
“The motive behind the murder will form part of a detailed police investigation.”
The suspect will appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court after he has recovered from his suicide attempt.
Also follow us on:
