Georgetown: A senior citizen Wednesday night shot his 42 year-old reputed wife in her mouth before turning the gun on himself at their Lot 24 North Road, Georgetown home.
The incident occurred just about 19:30 hrs.
The injured woman has been identified as Sarojini Warnauth, while the dead man has been identified as 73 year old Theodore Adams called ‘Totie’.
Up to press time, Warnauth was undergoing emergency surgery at a private hospital. The bullet was said to be lodged in her throat.
Doctors have reportedly informed family members that her condition is critical due to the position of bullet. She cannot breathe on her own.
According to information received, Adams and his wife had an argument when he picked up the gun and shot her to the face, in the presence of her 10-year-old daughter.
The woman and her daughter somehow managed to run and lock themselves in a bedroom, before escaping through a window. They were rescued by nearby residents and rushed to the hospital.
The gold miner reportedly shot himself just under his right ear minutes after the woman escaped from the house. The man’s licenced firearm was discovered at the scene.
Detectives believed that Adams, who was a patient of Dr. Bhiro Harry, might not have been in his right senses when he opened fire on his reputed wife.
Reports reveal that for the past week, the miner was distressed when he shot his partner and turned the gun on himself. Warnauth’s daughter reportedly told police that her mother had just dished out food for the man when he accused her of mixing poison in his meal.
There are reports that the miner had been claiming that persons wanted to kill him over the last couple of days.
Relatives who asked not to be named said that the miner started suffering from a mental breakdown when he suspected his wife had cheated on him some years ago. They insist his illness was not severe.
Meanwhile, the dead man’s brother said that the wounded woman has not revealed much detail as to what really transpired. He said that he was informed when the woman was rescued from the building, a single gunshot was heard from inside the house.
When the police entered the house, Adams was seen lying on the floor with both hands to his side and blood pouring from the right side of his head.
Adams operated a mining camp in the Mazaruni area.
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