A woman in South Africa has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting her 32-year-old husband during an argument about his supposed cheating.

Police said the 33-year-old woman accused her husband of having an affair with a woman who lived with them. She then shot him with his own gun as he tried to run away during the confrontation.

Limpopo police spokesperson, Col Malesela Ledwaba, reported that police and paramedics arrived at the scene on Monday morning and found the man lying in a pool of blood.

The husband and wife both worked as teachers at different schools in the area.

Ledwaba said;

“According to the preliminary information, the violence ensued after the suspect found out about her husband’s infidelity which was taking place on the same rental premises.
“She then fetched her husband’s licensed firearm and started firing several shots at him while he was trying to escape. Unfortunately, the 32-year-old victim was shot and he collapsed on the street.

“Upon arrival at the scene, police and emergency medical services found the victim lying in a pool of blood and he was certified dead. The firearm, believed to have been used to commit the crime, was found on the scene and was confiscated for further investigation. 

“The provincial commissioner Lt-Gen Thembi Hadebe has highlighted the continuous struggle against gender-based violence in the province, urging communities to seek professional help to resolve relationship issues instead of resorting to violence.”