Police in the Northern Cape are investigating two counts of murder and one of attempted murder following a deadly shooting incident in Kimberley.
It is alleged that a 54-year-old man shot and killed his wife and son, and injured another woman during an argument at a residence in the area.
According to police, the suspect is currently under guard in hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound, believed to be self-inflicted, during an apparent suicide attempt following the incident.
Police spokesperson Cherelle Ehlers said the man allegedly fired multiple shots inside the home, killing his wife and son. A 36-year-old woman was also wounded and transported to hospital for medical treatment.
“He then reportedly fled to the home of a friend, where he allegedly sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital, where he was placed under arrest and is currently under police guard,” Ehlers said.
Authorities are continuing with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.