Oscar Pistorius, the
South African Olympic and Paralympic athlete famously known as the
“Blade Runner” was arrested this morning after his girlfriend was shot
dead at his home in Pretoria.
Pistorius, 26, is alleged to have killed his 30-year-old girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, who died of gunshot wounds at his home this morning. The Telegraph
reports that he shot her thinking she was an intruder and the shooting
could have been a result of a Valentine’s Day surprise gone wrong.
However, Guardian reports that Police spokeswoman Denise Beukes
said earlier reports that the suspect had been surprised by his
girlfriend and had thought she was an intruder did not come from police.
She said there had been reports from neighbours of shouting and
screaming coming from the house earlier in the evening. She also added
that police had been called to the house on previous occasions after
reports of “a domestic nature”.
Pistorius was believed to have shot his girlfriend, a model, in the head and arm. Guardian reports that she was shot four times.
The Police said they have opened investigations into the murder case and will charge him to court. “We found a 9mm pistol at the scene. A 26-year-old man was taken into custody,” a police spokeswoman told Guardian.
Reeva and Oscar have reportedly been
dating for a year. In the social pages of last weekend’s Sunday
Independent, she described Pistorius as having “impeccable” taste. “His gifts are always thoughtful,” she was quoted as saying.
Some of her last Twitter posts indicated she was looking forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day on Thursday with him.
“What do you have up your sleeve for your love tomorrow???” she posted yesterday.
Pistorius is well liked by most South
African citizens and the sad incident has put a lot of people in shock,
with many lending their support to him. He made history as the first
double amputee to run in the Olympics and reached the 400 meter
semi-finals in London 2012.
So sad… May her soul Rest In Peace.
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