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By OBAKENG MAJE
A man allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend before turning a gun on himself at Choseng village, near Taung. It is alleged the couple, Shimmy Koee and Mpho Ntlhaeng were staying together in Pudimoe Township, in Taung before Ntlhaeng moved out.
It is alleged that, Ntlhaeng, moved back to her parent’s house in Choseng village after an argument with her boyfriend. Last night, Kooe, who was accompanied by his friend, allegedly went to check on Ntlhaeng in Choseng. However, the friend allegedly stayed in the car, while Koee got inside the house.
It is alleged that an argument ensued between the couple and Koee took out a gun and shot Ntlhaeng with two bullets that killed her instantly. Then Koee allegedly turned the gun on himself. He was also declared dead on the scene.
Their bodies were just removed from the crime scene a few minutes ago.
The North West police have not responded to our media inquiry regarding the matter before we published the article. Their response will be incorporated into the article when received.
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