THE injured wife of the gold miner who killed himself Wednesday night after shooting her is in a stable condition at a private hospital in the city, relatives disclosed.It was noted that doctors will be looking at further surgical procedures today.

Seventy-three year old Theodore ‘Totie’ Adams shot his 42 year-old reputed wife Sarojini Warnauth in her mouth before turning the gun on himself. He was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head at the couples Lot 24 North Road, Georgetown home. The incident occurred just about 19:30 hrs. Adams operated a mining camp in the Mazaruni area.

Police said initial reports suggested that Theodore and his wife were involved in a heated argument when he drew his licensed firearm and shot her before allegedly turning the firearm on himself. His wife was rushed to a city hospital where she is currently undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound to the jaw.

Doctors have reportedly informed family members that her condition is critical due to the position of bullet. She cannot breathe on her own.

Detectives believed that Adams, who was a patient of Psychiatrist Dr. Bhiro Harry, might not have been in his right senses when he opened fire on his reputed wife.

Reports reveal that for the past week, the miner was distressed when he shot his partner and turned the gun on himself. Warnauth’s daughter reportedly told police that her mother had just dished out food for the man when he accused her of mixing poison in his meal. There are reports that the miner had been claiming that persons wanted to kill him over the last couple of days.

Relatives said that the miner started suffering from a mental breakdown when he suspected his wife had cheated on him some years ago. They insist his illness was not severe.