Taurai Vurende is on the run after he allegedly struck his father Gamuchirai Vurende (65) on the head twice with an axe. The senior Vurende died on the spot. He had been attempting to restrain Taurai from assaulting his wife after an argument broke out over allegations of infidelity.
Acting Masvingo police Assistant Inspector Kudakwashe Dehwa said
We have received a report of murder involving a son and his father from Chief Murinye area. The father attempted to restrain his son from assaulting his wife. The son retaliated by striking his father on the head with an axe. He died on the spot from excessive bleeding. The suspect fled the scene after committing the crime and he is still at large.
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