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- A Durban man was arrested for attempting to shoot his wife during an argument.
- Police said the man has been charged with attempted murder.
- He was also charged with illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
A 49-year-old man from Durban was arrested for allegedly attempting to shoot his wife. He was arrested on Friday after the couple had an argument on Monday.
During the discussion, the man allegedly tried to shoot his wife, but failed, explained police spokesman Colonel Thembeka Mbele.
“It is alleged that on September 21, 2020 [Monday], a couple had an argument while at their home on Ridge Road and the husband pulled out a firearm and fired a shot at the wife, but missed. The wife fled the house. An attempted murder case was opened at the Mayville police station for investigation, “Mbele said.
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On Friday, Durban police officers and Mayville detectives visited the home looking for the man.
“A search was carried out and the suspect was found in possession of a shotgun, a revolver and a pistol … with several rounds of ammunition. He was immediately arrested,” Mbele said.
The man appeared before the Durban Magistrates Court on Friday charged with attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
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