Source: Police officer shot dead in family row – herald
Arron Nyamayaro
Herald Reporter
A MAN allegedly shot and killed his wife following a confrontation over allegations involving his stepdaughter, police have confirmed.
The deceased has been identified as Sergeant Portia Dzanwa (36), while her husband, Pharaoh Dombodzvuku (52), shot and injured himself afterwards.
The incident occurred in a parked vehicle in Harare’s Southlea Park suburb on Sunday.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident and encouraged members of the public to resolve disputes peacefully.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the death of a police officer after being shot by her husband using a firearm,” he said.
“The accused person used the same weapon in an attempt to kill himself following a misunderstanding over allegations of sexually abusing his stepdaughter.
“The suspect injured himself and is currently in hospital under police guard. Investigations are underway to establish the cause and origins of the firearm used.”
Police investigations indicate that Dombodzvuku allegedly sexually abused Dzanwa’s 16-year-old daughter before the teenager disclosed the matter to her mother.
The couple reportedly visited Dombodzvuku’s brother, Trymore, for counselling.
According to police, Dombodzvuku later requested privacy and asked his brother to leave them alone for a few minutes.
During that period, Trymore allegedly heard two gunshots and rushed to the vehicle, where he found Dzanwa dead and Dombodzvuku unconscious inside the parked car.
Dzanwa was later pronounced dead, while Dombodzvuku was admitted to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, where he remains under police guard.
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