Update: Woman shot multiple times at her home – husband arrested
An attempted murder docket has been opened.
UPDATE: 3pm
THE woman, (36) was allegedly shot by her husband, also 36.
Police spokesman, Lieutenant-Colonel Zandra Wiid said it’s believed that other law enforcement officers arrested the man and handed him over to Paddock police.
He is currently in custody.
Lt-Col Wiid added that a pistol, two magazines and 32 live rounds were confiscated from the man.
The motive for the shooting is not clear at this stage and police are opening an attempted murder docket.
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ORIGINAL STORY: 10:45am
A WOMAN, believed to be a law enforcement officer, has been shot in the chest, face and right arm at her home in Bhomela near Shelly Beach.
Chris Botha, spokesman for Netcare 911, said paramedics found the woman lying on the lounge floor. They treated the woman at the scene before taking her to hospital.
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Her condition is described as ‘critical’.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information comes to hand.
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