“For the moment, we do not know if a tribute will be paid within the police. We are waiting for the wishes of the family who wants to remain discreet”explains Thibaud Smolders, bourgmestre of Awans.
Drama in Saint-Nicolas: A man makes the macabre discovery of his parents killed in their home
Feminicide followed by suicide
As a reminder, it was the couple’s son who discovered the inert bodies of his parents around 7 p.m. The woman was affected by four balls at the chest. A few meters away, her husband was found dead in the head.
According to the first elements of the investigation, it was the man who drew four times on his ex-wife before killing himself by shooting himself in the head. Elements that remain to be confirmed because the investigation is still underway at this stage.
However, the suspect held a weapon detention permit and therefore had a revolver at his disposal. This weapon was found near the body.
The Liège prosecution specifies, however, that homework is still underway to understand the progress of this day and the context of this tragedy. The family is obviously in shock and is very affected by this appalling drama. “”The family was taken care of by the assistance service to victims of the Police Zone-Saint-Nicolas “concludes Valérie Maes, bourgmestre of Saint-Nicolas.
Some emergency numbers
In the event of intra -family violence, the police assistance service to the victims of the Liège police zone ensures individualized follow -up of complaint files filed in recent months. As a reminder, several listening services are at your disposal:
For children and adolescents: Home children : 103
For parents: SOS PARENTS : 0471/414.333
For them victims of domestic violence : 0800/30.030
For seniors: ASBL RESPECT SENIORS : 0800/30.330
In an emergency, Contact the 101.