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Zimbabwe police hunt Chimanimani shooting suspect
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police has launched a manhunt for a 30-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting incident that left three people injured in Chimanimani.
Police identified the suspect as Francis Makuma Magirayano, who is being sought over an attempted murder case that occurred on April 18, 2026.
According to authorities, Magirayano allegedly shot three victims following a domestic dispute involving his wife, Mercyline Mahembe (26). She sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the cheek, hand and thigh.
The other victims include his sister-in-law, who was shot in the leg, and a shopkeeper at Kopa Business Centre who was also caught in the incident.
All three victims are currently admitted to a hospital in Chipinge, where they are receiving treatment.
Police say the suspect, who is believed to have recently returned from South Africa, was driving a silver Toyota Fortuner with registration number JV 70 SM GP at the time of the incident.
The ZRP is urging members of the public with information on the suspect's whereabouts to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the ZRP National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, send a WhatsApp message to 0712 800 197, or report to the nearest police station.
Police identified the suspect as Francis Makuma Magirayano, who is being sought over an attempted murder case that occurred on April 18, 2026.
According to authorities, Magirayano allegedly shot three victims following a domestic dispute involving his wife, Mercyline Mahembe (26). She sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the cheek, hand and thigh.
The other victims include his sister-in-law, who was shot in the leg, and a shopkeeper at Kopa Business Centre who was also caught in the incident.
Police say the suspect, who is believed to have recently returned from South Africa, was driving a silver Toyota Fortuner with registration number JV 70 SM GP at the time of the incident.
The ZRP is urging members of the public with information on the suspect's whereabouts to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the ZRP National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, send a WhatsApp message to 0712 800 197, or report to the nearest police station.
Source - Byo24News
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