Shooting Tragedy At Pt. Chevalier

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 263, 27 January 1928, Page 9

Shooting Tragedy At Pt. Chevalier

NO MOTIVE DISCLOSED INQUEST OPENED So far no definite theory has been advanced to account for the shooting tragedy at Point ChevaHer. No letters or documents have been found which might give an explanation for Peter Clos taking the life of his wife by shooting her and then shooting himself. '’J’HE home of Clos and is wife at 12 Raymond Road. Point Chevalier, was the scene of much interest yesterday after the tragedy was discovered. From information gathered later yesterday afternoon from nearby neighbours it appears that Mrs. Clos had been suffering from nerve trouble for some time. After the birth of her youngest child some years ago she had an attack of brain fever, and recently she is said to have suffered from severe headaches and sleeplessness. A number of doctors had been consulted, but they could give her no relief. Clos is said to have been very reserved and always acted on impulse. He was an amateur boxer of ability and won the Auckland Provincial Middle-weight championship in 1914. EVIDENCE OF IDENTIFICATION. The inquest on the two victims of the tragedy, Peter William Clos and his wife, Mabel Clos. was opened this morning before the coroner, Mr. F. K. HuntConstable Luke Spellman, stationed at Pftint Chevalier, said that he had known Clos for about IS months. He was a returned soldier. Witness saw him alive six or seven days ago. After hearing further evidence of identification the inquest was adjourned sine die.