Johannesburg – A Lenasia man has been arrested for the attempted murder of his wife, Johannesburg police said on Thursday.

They started arguing while on their way to collect a new car at a dealership in the south of Soweto, said police spokesperson Kay Makhubela.

“They were directed to a boardroom at the dealership to resolve their problems,” he said.

While in the boardroom, the man allegedly took out a firearm and shot his wife. She was taken to hospital. He was arrested.

“At this stage the motive for the shooting is unknown. The man has been charged with attempted murder,” Makhubela said.

– SAPA