Ex-soccer player police officer in critical condition after killing wife and shooting himself

A police officer who on Friday shot his wife in Hradec Králové before aiming the weapon at himself is in a critical condition. The incident took place in a hairdressing salon in the central Bohemian town. The woman was rushed to hospital but died soon afterwards. The General Inspectorate of the Security Services is investigating the incident on account of the shooter being a member of the police force. The man, who is aged 42, formerly played soccer with a Czech first division club. He and his wife are said to have split up over Christmas.

Author: Ian Willoughby