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Police officer arrested for murder after allegedly shooting his wife

The 49-year-old woman was fatally shot in the head

Ekuvukeni police are investigating a case of murder following the death of a 49-year-old woman at her home in the kwaSomshoek area yesterday (Tuesday, June 2).

The woman was allegedly shot and killed by her 51-year-old husband, who is a police officer.

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According to provincial police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala, the deceased was fatally shot in the head by a known suspect.

The 51-year-old husband was arrested and faces murder charges.

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