Staff Reporter
A 31-YEAR-OLD woman, identified as Mechtilde Shangeelao Lamek, was shot dead by her boyfriend in the capital’s Otjomuise location after he accused her of being in a relationship with another man.
According to the Namibian Police’s weekend crime bulletin, the incident of murder and attempted murder occurred on Friday, 29 November 2024, at around 20:52 at Kasi Kasie Market on Liverpool Street, Otjomuise Extension 9.
It is alleged that a commotion began inside the mini-market between the suspect and another male after the suspect accused him of sleeping with his girlfriend. During the altercation, the suspect allegedly drew his firearm and shot at both the victim and his girlfriend.
The lifeless body of Mechtilde Shangeelao Lamek was found on a chair in a sitting position, covered in blood, with a gunshot wound to the chest. The male victim, who was accused of having relations with the deceased woman, survived the gunshot wound and was rushed to Katutura State Hospital.
The murder weapon has not yet been recovered. Three spent cartridges were found at the scene, along with a spring magazine, a magazine cover, and pieces of an iPhone.
The suspect, who is well known, has not yet been arrested as he fled the scene. Next of kin have been informed, and police investigations continue.
