Tinotenda Hove- A fourth-year Psychology student at Midlands State University (MSU) was shot dead at a boarding house in Senga, Gweru, on Thursday.

The shooting allegedly involved her former husband.

The incident happened at KMP boarding house.

Sources said the suspect, who is reportedly a director of a Bulawayo-based security company, arrived at the premises at around 3pm.

Gunshots were heard at about 5pm, forcing other tenants to come out of their rooms to check what was happening.

It is alleged that the suspect came out holding a revolver and forced the occupants into one room where he took their mobile phones.

One of the tenants reportedly managed to contact the caretaker, who then alerted the police.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed the incident and said investigations are underway.