A 41-year-old Nigerian man, Obinna Dwayne Igbokwe, who was declared wanted for shooting his wife, Tangela, and her mother, Linda Larkins, in Texas, United States, has reportedly committed suicide.
The heartbreaking incident occurred when Igbokwe, after leading the police on a brief pursuit, took his own life.
The shocking news reverberated throughout the community, leaving friends, family, and authorities grappling with the senseless violence that unfolded.
The motive behind the initial act of violence, which claimed his mother-in-law’s life and left his wife severely injured according to BBC Pidgin, remains under investigation.
The tragedy unfolded as law enforcement agencies diligently pursued Igbokwe, recognizing the urgency of apprehending him to ensure the safety of the community.
However, the pursuit came to a tragic end as Igbokwe, confronted with the weight of his actions, made the devastating choice to end his own life.
An official immediate statement from the Montgomery Country’s Sheriff’s Office on the matter, read; “June 2, 2022 Child Taken in Homicide Found Safe. Suspect is Deceased. On June 2, 2022, at about 12:00 am Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were contacted by the Corsicana Police Department and advised they had Mansa Igbokwe in their care.
“According to the Corsicana Police Department, a male dropped off the child in a car seat at a local hotel and said he would be right back, but never returned. Since the male did not return the Corsicana Police Department was contacted and learned the male left in a white passenger car, which they believed to be Igbokwe. Additional alerts were sent out to local Ellis and Navarro County law enforcement agencies alerting them that Igbokwe was in the area.
“At about 1:05 am, Ennis Police Department Officers located the white Honda Igbokwe was driving and attempted to stop the vehicle. After a short pursuit, the Honda stopped in a parking lot where officers observed and heard a single gunshot come from the interior of the Honda.
“Law enforcement officers began life-saving measures and summoned medical personnel, but due to the severity of the injury Igbokwe succumbed to his wounds at a Dallas Hospital at about 5:20 am.
“Mansa Igbokwe is safe and unharmed and has been reunited with his family. Our hearts are with the family affected by this tragic and horrific crime and we are working with the victims to ensure they receive support and assistance.
“This investigation is being completed across multiple jurisdictions and involves the Corsicana Police Department, Ennis Police Department, Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.”
