LAHORE:The death toll from a shooting incident stemming from a domestic dispute in Satu Katla has risen to two, as an elderly woman succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at a hospital.
According to police, the accused, Mirza Ali Yar, opened fire on his in-laws following a domestic dispute, killing 63-year-old Sami on the spot. Another victim, 85-year-old Kulsoom, who sustained injuries in the attack, later died during treatment at the hospital.
The accused’s sister-in-law, Rameeza, is receiving medical treatment, while his wife, Khalida, remains in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Police said a long-standing dispute existed between the accused and his wife, who had previously registered a case against him.
According to the police, the accused scaled a wall to forcibly enter the house before opening fire on his in-laws.
Following the incident, forensic teams collected evidence from the crime scene, while the bodies were shifted to the morgue for post-mortem examinations.
Police constituted a team to arrest the accused.