Another eMalahleni family is mourning the death of a loved one following an incident believed to be related to gender-based violence in Old Coronation.

Witbank News reports the incident occurred on Friday (May 8), and the woman was declared dead at the scene.

According to police, the woman had been sitting with her boyfriend and two neighbours drinking beer.

The neighbours later left, but within minutes, they heard two gunshots from the boyfriend’s house.

Suspect arrested at scene

Alarmed, they rushed back and found the suspect in his yard allegedly carrying a handgun, while his girlfriend lay bleeding from a gunshot wound to the head.

Police were swiftly notified and responded to the scene. The suspect was arrested at the scene, and a 9mm pistol was seized.

Preliminary investigations revealed the firearm allegedly belonged to the suspect.

Police said the magazine contained 10 rounds of ammunition.

One cartridge case was stuck in the pistol chamber, causing a stoppage, while another cartridge case was found on the ground.

Court appearance

The victim was declared dead at the scene.

Police confirmed the suspect remains in custody. Investigations are ongoing, and he is expected to make his first court appearance today (May 11).

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