That's what's happened at Killarney Mall in Johannesburg this afternoon. eNCA spoke to Brigadier Mathapelo Peters. Courtesy
JOHANNESBURG - A murder-suicide on Christmas Eve. That's what's happened at Killarney Mall in Johannesburg.Police spokesperson, Brigadier Mathapelo Peters says the incident is linked to a domestic violence case.According to Peters, the man, believed to be aged between 40 and 45 years old, walked into a bag and shoe store where he asked for privacy from the store employees.The man and the woman were declared dead as police arrived on the scene.
Police have increased the intensity of their presence at malls following the incident to avoid similar situations occurring.
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