A husband allegedly shot his wife before turning the gun on himself in Glenashley on Saturday.
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A fatal shooting in Glenashley, Durban North has left two people dead in what police believe is a domestic-related incident, after a man allegedly opened fire on his wife before taking his own life.
Authorities say the incident unfolded on Saturday when the man reportedly arrived at a venue where his wife was attending a function and called her outside. Moments later, gunshots were fired.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Paul Magwaza confirmed that Durban North police have opened a case of murder and an inquest.
“The wife came out, and the husband shot her. He then turned the gun on himself. They were both rushed to hospital, where they were declared dead,” Magwaza said.
Private security and emergency responders were among the first on the scene following reports of gunfire on Minerva Avenue shortly after 3pm.
According to Marshall Security, its teams responded alongside the South African Police Service, while paramedics from Netcare 911 were dispatched to provide urgent medical assistance.
On arrival, responders found both individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. They were treated on scene by advanced life support paramedics before being transported to hospital in a critical condition.
“It is believed that the incident may be domestic-related; however, the exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation,” Marshall Security said.
A firearm was recovered at the scene as part of the ongoing investigation.
KZN VIP Protection Services spokesperson Gareth Naidoo said emergency teams were already attending to the victims when their units arrived.
“It is alleged that a female was shot before the male reportedly turned the firearm on himself,” Naidoo said.
Police investigations are continuing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances leading up to the shooting.
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