Father and son in deadly altercation
Information suggested the 48-year-old man shot and killed his 21-year-old son.
A suspected domestic violence incident ended in tragedy a fortnight ago.
According to a media statement from the office of the station commander in Standerton, Col Fani Motubane, two bodies were found in Florapark on Saturday, October 2 at about 10:00.
Police received a complaint about a shooting incident and upon investigation, a father and his son were discovered in different rooms at the house.
Medical personnel were alerted as well.
Information suggested the 48-year-old man allegedly shot and killed his 21-year-old son.
The father then reportedly turned the gun on himself and died.
The firearm was found next to him.
Standerton Police opened a murder docket and an inquiry will also be conducted.
Col Motubane condemned such incidents and requested anyone finding himself/herself in such situations, to contact social services for help.
In a statement, the provincial commissioner of police, Lieut-Gen Semakaleng Manamela, urged communities to seek professional help whenever they are faced with life’s challenges.
