New Details Emerge in Rushinga Shooting: Soldier Killed Three, Including Girlfriend, Before Taking His Own Life

New Details Emerge in Rushinga Shooting: Soldier Killed Three, Including Girlfriend, Before Taking His Own Life

New information has surfaced regarding the tragic shooting that occurred in Rushinga, where a soldier fatally shot three people, including his 18-year-old girlfriend, before taking his own life.

The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, occurred just after midnight on Saturday

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Identity of the Shooter Confirmed

According to ZimLive, the soldier has been identified as Corporal Henry Ncube, a member of the 2.2 Combat Group Mudzi. At the time of the incident, he was attached to the Rushinga Army Base.

The police have confirmed that Ncube was armed with an AK47 rifle loaded with 30 rounds when he carried out the shootings

Unfolding of Events

According to a police memo, Corporal Ncube and a colleague entered Chikuni Bottle Store at Rushinga Business Centre on the night of the tragedy. Both soldiers were dressed in army fatigues and visibly armed with rifles, which reportedly caused discomfort among the patrons.

Further details reveal that Justice Makiwa, aged 33, and Victor Mufaro Dzowa, a 38-year-old CIO operative, were outside the bottle store, near Makiwa’s Toyota Fortuner. An argument broke out between Makiwa and Ncube, leading to the soldier cocking his rifle and shooting Makiwa in the head. Ncube then turned the weapon on Dzowa, who was attempting to intervene, fatally wounding him in the abdomen.

Inspector Munemo Munetsi, also present at the scene, was injured in the attack but managed to survive after receiving medical treatment.

The Final Moments

After the initial shootings, Ncube returned to the army barracks where he lived and shot his girlfriend in the head while she was asleep. He then took his own life by shooting himself in the neck.

The police report describes the grim scene they discovered: Makiwa’s body was found near his car, covered with a pink cloth, and bleeding from a head wound. Dzowa was located seven meters away, with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. At the barracks, Ncube’s girlfriend was found on the bed, covered by a blanket, with severe head injuries, while Ncube’s body lay nearby with the rifle between his legs.

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