Oscar Pistorious reportedly shot and killed girlfriend
Oscar Pistorious reportedly shot and killed girlfriend
Oscar Pistorious appears to have been at the center of a tragedy Thursday.
Multiple reports indicate that Pistorious, who is known in the sports world as “Blade Runner,” shot and killed his girlfriend inside his home in South Africa after mistaking her for an intruder early Thursday morning.
South African news outlet Beeld first reported the news. A police captain reportedly told Beeld that Pistorious shot his girlfriend in the hand and head, and that she died at the scene.
One reporter says Pistorious’ girlfriend was trying to deliver a Valentine’s Day present when Pistorious mistook her for a burglar.
Pistorious was arrested in connection with the case and reportedly is expected to appear in Pretoria Magistrate’s Court.
Pistorius is affectionately called “the fastest man on no legs.” The South African sprinter had his legs amputated between the knees and ankles when he was 11 months old because of a condition called fibular hemimelia. After competing in three Paralympic Games where he won six gold medals, the 26-year-old became the first double-leg amputee to participate in the Olympics. Pistorious competed in the men’s 400-meter and 4 x 400 meter relay at the 2012 London Games.
Oscar Pistorious reportedly shot and killed girlfriend after mistaking her for burglar » Larry Brown Sports
Multiple reports indicate that Pistorious, who is known in the sports world as “Blade Runner,” shot and killed his girlfriend inside his home in South Africa after mistaking her for an intruder early Thursday morning.
South African news outlet Beeld first reported the news. A police captain reportedly told Beeld that Pistorious shot his girlfriend in the hand and head, and that she died at the scene.
One reporter says Pistorious’ girlfriend was trying to deliver a Valentine’s Day present when Pistorious mistook her for a burglar.
Pistorious was arrested in connection with the case and reportedly is expected to appear in Pretoria Magistrate’s Court.
Pistorius is affectionately called “the fastest man on no legs.” The South African sprinter had his legs amputated between the knees and ankles when he was 11 months old because of a condition called fibular hemimelia. After competing in three Paralympic Games where he won six gold medals, the 26-year-old became the first double-leg amputee to participate in the Olympics. Pistorious competed in the men’s 400-meter and 4 x 400 meter relay at the 2012 London Games.
Oscar Pistorious reportedly shot and killed girlfriend after mistaking her for burglar » Larry Brown Sports