Finlay Macdonald killed his wife Rowena while waiting to appear in court.
- John MacKinnon died after a gun was discharged on the Isle of Skye on Wednesday morning.
- Finlay Macdonald is charged with murder and three attempted murders.
- Rowena Macdonald’s wife was stabbed and another 63-year-old couple were shot dead.
- All three victims were hospitalized for their injuries.
Finlay Macdonald attempted to kill his wife, Rowena. He allegedly used a weapon to stab her.
He shot his brother-in-law, wounding two other people. He was taken into custody and is still being held.
Wife Rowena Macdonald
Murder of Finlay Macdonald, wife of Rowena Macdonald
Police Scotland officers responded to reports of a seriously injured 32-year-old woman on her way to Tarskavaig, Skye. Rowena MacDonald was the woman’s name. After sustaining significant injuries, she was taken by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for medical treatment.
Officers were then dispatched to a property in the Teangue area of the island at around 9.30am in response to a report of a gunshot, where they discovered John MacKinnon, 47, dead.
The incident left the neighborhood in shock and terror. The motive for the murder, however, has not been made public by the authorities.
Also, Rowena, Finlay’s wife, is still in the hospital. Although her status is unknown, she is still alive. The victim of his murder was Finlay’s brother-in-law.
Charges after Finlay Macdonald’s arrest
Finlay MacDonald, Rowena’s husband, is a 39-year-old man. He was detained in connection with the attempted murder of three other victims as well as the murder of MacKinnon. He was apprehended and taken to Raigmore Hospital.
He has since been charged with involvement in both the murder of Mr MacKinnon and the attempted murders of the other three victims. He was charged with felony murder and three counts of attempted murder when he appeared at Inverness Sheriff’s Court on Friday.
He was detained and remanded for further testing because he refused to plead guilty. Within eight days, he will appear in court. Also, there is no request for bail.
Finlay Macdonald engages in shooting
On August 10, 2022, Finlay Macdonald shot and killed his brother-in-law. The motive for the murder has not yet been revealed.
However, he also seriously injured three other people. He also shot two other people and stabbed his wife. The community is in shock following the shooting.
They characterized the deceased victim as a loving and compassionate man. Residents of the neighborhood described the incidents they saw yesterday as surprising and having had a significant influence on everyone’s life.
