Police suspect man killed wife, took own life with illegal gun

Police suspect a man killed his wife and then took his own life in Varėna district on Wednesday, LRT reported. The weapon found at the scene was not registered.

The bodies of a woman born in 1975 and a man born in 1973 were found at a house in Vazgirdoniai village at about 9:15 p.m.

Police found a 16-gauge, single-barrel hunting shotgun beside the man’s body. Investigators said the gun was being kept illegally and had not been registered.

Neighbours who heard gunshots alerted emergency services and found the bodies. Police said they had not previously received reports of domestic violence involving the couple.

The man suspected of killing his wife had previously received an administrative penalty for not having valid vehicle insurance and technical inspection documents. A pre-trial investigation has been launched.