SUICIDE OF LORD SHAFTESBURY.
The Earl of Shaftesbury killed himself in a cab while riding through Regent street, London, on April 13th, by discharging the contents of a revolver into his person. He fired the first shot at his right temple, but missed bis aim. The cabman then descended from his seat, and refused to proceed further, as lie feared he would be shot. Lord Shaftesbury tried to persuade him to continue to drive, and offered him £5, bnt the man was immovable. By this time a policeman, who had heard the shot fired, approached the cab, and at this moment the Earl fired again, the ball taking
effect in hia temple. The policeman tried to seize bis arm to prevent his firing but failed, and death ensued in ten minutes after the second shot. Lord Shaftesbury leaves a widow, a son, and five daughters. The Earl latterly had been unwell and complained of mental depression.
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Kumara Times, Issue 2973, 13 May 1886, Page 3
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