A Zvishavane-based businessman Alphabet Chikozho who was found dead in his car had attempted suicide in the presence of his wife a day before.
Police confirmed that they received a report of sudden death by a suspected shooting.
Some sources revealed that he was under immense pressure over accumulating debts.
He had been in and out of courts over some arrears.
Midlands Province police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanual Mahoko said:
“A dead body was discovered in a motor vehicle parked at a lay-bye along Zvishavane – Masvingo road on July 24Â at about noon.
“It is alleged, that on the same day at around 6.30 am, the now deceased, Alphabet, 60, informed his wife that he wanted to commit suicide for an undisclosed issue.
He was refrained by his wife and the two retired to bed.
The following day CHIKOZHO drove out in his Toyota Hilux motor vehicle.
While away, he phoned his wife and informed her that he was proceeding to their rural home in Chivi.
He was found dead around midday in his car, parked at a lay – bye which is about 10km from Zvishavane.
He was seated in the driver’s seat.
A revolver firearm loaded with five rounds of ammunition was on his lap.
One spent cartridge was found in the motor vehicle and the body had blood clots on the mouth.
The matter was reported to the police and investigations will seek to establish what happened, leading to his death.
The dead body was placed in Zvishavane District Hospital mortuary where it is awaiting post-mortem.
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