CRIME SCENE: Abbotspoort, Limpopo Province: A 39-year-old police sergeant has been found dead a day after he allegedly shot his wife.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the police in Villa Nora under Waterberg District, Limpopo are investigating a murder case following the wife’s death in Abbotspoort, Martinique Village on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

“It is alleged that a 39 year-old police Sergeant stationed at Witpoort police station allegedly shot his 35-year-old wife. The suspect allegedly fled the scene in his white Isuzu bakkie.

“Police opened a case of murder and immediately commenced a manhunt for the known suspect.

On Thursday 22 October 2026 at about 06:30, information was received that the suspect’s vehicle was parked along the road at Botshabelo Section under theTom Burke policing area.

“Police found the suspect’s white bakkie about 100 meters from his lifeless body with a gunshot wound to the head. His state-issued firearm was found next to him,” said SAPS.

An inquest has been opened at Tom Burke SAPS. Police investigations are continuing.