Jodie Jewell, 55, was allegedly shot useless by her husband Kevin Jewell, 55, at their Modbury East residence between 6pm and 6.10pm on yesterday.
Emergency companies have been referred to as by Ms Jewell’s pal who turned involved after not listening to from Ms Jewell for some time.
”Jodie had reported to the pal in latest instances she had been the sufferer of home violence that had by no means been reported to authorities,” Detective Superintendent Des Bray stated.
When police arrived, they discovered Ms Jewell useless and her husband nowhere to be discovered.
Police right this moment obtained an arrest warrant for Mr Jewell on a homicide cost.
Bray stated Mr Jewell lived within the Modbury North residence with Ms Jewell and their daughter however he lived upstairs in the home and the ladies lived downstairs.
He added they’d been estranged for a time frame.
Police are attempting to find Mr Jewell who’s believed to be armed with a gun – he was a licenced firearm holder – and ammunition.
“He’s thought-about armed and is taken into account harmful and shouldn’t be approached,” Bray stated.
He was final seen at 7.28pm about 5 kilometres outdoors of Port Wakefield and heading north in his white 2008 Mitsubishi Triton with the registration XTN167.
Mr Jewell has not been seen since.
Bray stated the ute has a particular verify plate tray on the rear with a big toolbox behind the motive force’s cabin.
Mr Jewell is of a median construct about 90kg, about 178cm tall with a scruffy look.
Previous to the alleged homicide, Mr Jewell was seen loading the truck with a variety of gadgets together with rucksacks and eskies.
He’s recognized to take pleasure in tenting and looking and is comfy organising within the bush.
Bray made an attraction to Mr Jewell if he was watching the press convention.
“Kevin you’ll be able to’t undo what has been finished final night time and a warrant has been issued on your arrest,” he stated.
“We’re actively searching for you and we are going to find you.
“I encourage you with none delay to interact with a solicitor and negotiate your protected give up to police.”
Anybody who sees Mr Jewell or the automobile is urged to contact police instantly and never method him.
