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Officer shoots three, kills himself

INDONESIA: A police officer in the Central Java town of Salatiga shot three people, reportedly out of jealousy, before finally killing himself on Saturday.

Chief Brig. Alex Suwondo, 47, a widower, shot the three people identified as Maria Tuti Maryaningsih, 35, Supriyanto, 34, and Maria's husband, Agus Eko Supriyanto, 36. The first two died of gunshot wounds to their heads.

The incident took place at a cafe and karaoke house in Argomulyo district.

Reports said that Maria and Alex were lovers before their respective marriages, while Alex's wife had an affair with Eko in the past.

Salatiga Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Wanto Sumardi said Alex shot Maria and Eko shortly after he found the couple together in the cafe. Another visitor, Supriyanto, tried to stop the fight but was shot dead.

Alex then shot himself in the head.

Eko was rushed to Elizabeth Hospital in the neighboring town of Semarang. -- Antara