South Africa based Zimbabwean man returns home to shoot wife, 2 others
Horror shooting leaves victims fighting for their lives at a Chipinge hospital
By Staff Reporter
Police have launched an appeal for information that could lead to the arrest of a 30-year-old Chimanimani man who returned recently from his South Africa base to shoot his wife “multiple times”, his sister-in-law and a shopkeeper, following a domestic dispute.
Francis Makuma Magirayano (30), police said Sunday via their official communication channel on X, is wanted in connection with a case of attempted murder which occurred on Saturday in Chimanimani.
“The suspect, who is believed to have recently returned from South Africa driving a silver Toyota Fortuner (registration JV 70 SM GP), allegedly shot three victims with a firearm following a domestic dispute with his wife Mercyline Mahembe (26),” police said.
“The victims include his wife whom he shot multiple times on the cheek, hand and thigh, his sister-in-law whom he shot on the leg and a shopkeeper at a shop at Kopa Business Centre.
“All victims are currently admitted at a hospital in Chipinge.”
Police appealed on “anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact ZRP National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest police”.
