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Man kills baby in domestic dispute
26 Nov 2024 at 08:21hrs | Views
A 26-year-old man from Chiweshe has been arrested after accidentally striking and killing his two-month-old baby with a log he had intended to use to assault his wife during a domestic dispute. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday at Kodzwa Village, Chiweshe.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), Tapiwa Masache had intended to attack his wife with a wooden log during a heated argument. However, in a devastating turn of events, he missed his target and instead struck his infant daughter on the head, causing fatal injuries.
"Police have confirmed that a two-month-old infant was fatally struck on the head with a wooden log by her father, Tapiwa Masache," the police said in a statement. "The suspect had intended to assault his wife with the log during a domestic dispute but missed her, leading to the tragic death of his child."
The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and Masache has been taken into custody. This case has shocked the local community, and police are appealing to the public for information as they continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
Domestic violence remains a significant issue in many communities, and the tragic loss of the infant has highlighted the devastating consequences that can arise from such disputes. Police are urging individuals facing domestic challenges to seek help and avoid resorting to violence in times of conflict.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater awareness and intervention in cases of domestic violence to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), Tapiwa Masache had intended to attack his wife with a wooden log during a heated argument. However, in a devastating turn of events, he missed his target and instead struck his infant daughter on the head, causing fatal injuries.
"Police have confirmed that a two-month-old infant was fatally struck on the head with a wooden log by her father, Tapiwa Masache," the police said in a statement. "The suspect had intended to assault his wife with the log during a domestic dispute but missed her, leading to the tragic death of his child."
Domestic violence remains a significant issue in many communities, and the tragic loss of the infant has highlighted the devastating consequences that can arise from such disputes. Police are urging individuals facing domestic challenges to seek help and avoid resorting to violence in times of conflict.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater awareness and intervention in cases of domestic violence to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
Source - zimlive
