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Seshego couple shot dead in suspected domestic violence incident

The Seshego police are investigating a double shooting in Zone 6 where two adults were found wounded and later died in hospital.

POLOKWANE – The Seshego police has launched an investigation into the deaths of two adults who were found with gunshot wounds near overnight accommodation in Zone 6 on Tuesday evening (June 17).

The Limpopo police spokesperson, Col Malesela Ledwaba said the community heard gunshots at around 20:45 and upon investigating, discovered a man and woman lying in pools of blood. The police were immediately notified.

“On arrival at the scene, two victims, a male (38) and a female (39) were found with gunshot wounds. The woman had multiple gunshots to the upper body and the man had one gunshot to the side of his head. They were transported to the hospital for medical attention but unfortunately succumbed to their injuries,” his statement read.

Ledwaba said domestic violence cannot be ruled out as a motive, but it is yet to be confirmed.

Anyone with information that can assist in the investigation is urged to contact Warrant Officer Calvin Magoro on 084 411 8008, the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPSApp.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard

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