Events Health Local 2026-01-17T22:08:08+00:00

Man Kills Partner and Then Himself in Burunga

A man in an intoxicated state shot his partner out of jealousy and then committed suicide early Saturday in Burunga. Two children were orphaned. An investigation is underway.


Man Kills Partner and Then Himself in Burunga

A double murder-suicide was recorded in the early hours of this Saturday in the Las Torres de Burunga area, when a man killed his partner and then took his own life. According to initial reports, the incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. when the man arrived home apparently intoxicated and, in a fit of jealousy, checked the victim's phone; he then drew a firearm with which he shot his partner, causing her death, and subsequently committed suicide. As a result of this event, it was learned that two minors (aged 2 and 17) were left orphaned. Units from the Ministry of Public Safety arrived at the scene to recover the bodies and begin investigations. Authorities are carrying out the corresponding procedures.

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