Man shoots partner and then himself on Christmas Eve in Killarney

Police can confirm the murder-suicide where a man shot his partner and then turned the gun on himself on Christmas Eve at Killarney Mall.

Christmas Eve can be a difficult time for people with the added stress of bills, memories and depression. This Christmas Eve turned into a dark afternoon when according to Gauteng Provincial Police spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters, “A case of murder and suicide has been opened following a shooting incident just after 2pm this afternoon, where it is alleged that a man shot and killed a woman and then turned the gun on himself.”

Preliminary reports from the scene reveal that a man whose age is estimated between 40 and 45, walked into a shoe-and-bag store at the mall where there were two employees; he introduced himself to the one employee and then requested to speak in private to the second employee whom he had claimed was his wife.

Peters added that the man and woman allegedly then moved to a private space and within no time gunshots were heard.

Paramedics arrived at the scene and declared both the 35-year old woman and the man dead.

Further information also suggests that the fatal shooting could be related to domestic violence.

Police have recovered the firearm that thesuspect allegedly used to kill the woman and himself.

We can confirm that there was a shooting incident at Killarney Mall this afternoon, after an alleged domestic dispute.

Police and emergency services are on the scene.

Killarney Mall spokesperson confirmed the incident. “[We are] shocked and saddened at the incident and are working with the authorities.”

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