A Ugandan military member shot his wife dead after an argument about food preparation. L/Cpl Sserunkuma Denis, stationed at Kaweweta Army Training School, fired at Kebirungi Kella Adyeeri on Monday afternoon. The couple had argued throughout the day at their residence located on the military base in Nakaseke.
Police reports indicate the situation turned deadly around 3:00 PM when Kebirungi fled from their grass-thatched house. Denis chased her with his service weapon, an SMG rifle. He shot her once in the head, causing immediate death. He then attempted suicide by shooting himself under the chin but survived the self-inflicted wound.
Regional Police Spokesman Sam Twineamazima verified these events to reporters. Officers arrived promptly after receiving notification, securing evidence at the crime scene. They classified the case as murder by shooting plus attempted suicide. The investigators gathered witness statements from people nearby who saw what happened.
Medical personnel transported Denis to Kaweweta military health center for emergency treatment of his injuries. Authorities moved Kebirungi's body to Bombo military hospital, where doctors will perform an autopsy. The investigation continues as police gather additional evidence about the domestic dispute that ended in violence at the military training facility.
Police reports indicate the situation turned deadly around 3:00 PM when Kebirungi fled from their grass-thatched house. Denis chased her with his service weapon, an SMG rifle. He shot her once in the head, causing immediate death. He then attempted suicide by shooting himself under the chin but survived the self-inflicted wound.
Regional Police Spokesman Sam Twineamazima verified these events to reporters. Officers arrived promptly after receiving notification, securing evidence at the crime scene. They classified the case as murder by shooting plus attempted suicide. The investigators gathered witness statements from people nearby who saw what happened.
Medical personnel transported Denis to Kaweweta military health center for emergency treatment of his injuries. Authorities moved Kebirungi's body to Bombo military hospital, where doctors will perform an autopsy. The investigation continues as police gather additional evidence about the domestic dispute that ended in violence at the military training facility.
