Woman Survives After Being Shot Twice By Boyfriend
A 33-year-old woman from Madziwa, Mashonaland Central Province, narrowly escaped death on Sunday after being shot twice, once on the forehead and on the right ear with an FN pistol by her boyfriend.
Provincial police spokesperson Sergeant Major Samuel Chikasha said the shooting victim, Patience Makanika, and her boyfriend Bernard Mpofu (47) of Churuma village in Madziwa, were staying together at Ponesaivanhu business centre in Madziwa.
Sgt Maj Chikasha said the two had an argument on Sunday and Makanika asked her boyfriend to vacate their shared residence. He added:
This did not go down well with Mpofu who got angry, withdrew a pistol and shot his girlfriend once on the forehead and once on the right ear.
Police attended the scene and arrested Mpofu for attempted murder while Makanika was referred to Madziwa Hospital for treatment.
Makanika’s condition is reportedly stable.
Sgt Maj Chikasha implored people to resolve differences through dialogue rather than resorting to violence. | The Herald
