Husband arrested and charged with murder after three-hour standoff

Police responding to a “high risk” situation at a northeast Adelaide home on Saturday found a mother dead and her daughter collapsed in the driveway.

The scene police encountered on Saturday in Adelaide’s northeast suburb of Campbelltown was horrific.

A 51-year-old mum was dead, with her 22-year-old daughter suffering from serious gunshot wounds.

Both women were found collapsed in the driveway of the home.

“When patrols arrived, they found a woman deceased at the scene and another 22-year-old woman with serious injuries,” South Australia Police said in a statement.

It was 1:20pm when patrols arrived, but alleged gunman didn’t surrender to police until after 4pm.

The Adelaide Advertiser identified the 51-year-old woman as Aleksandra Vergulis, and police are alleging that her husband, Vasilis Vergulis shot her to death.

It’s also alleged that the man shot his daughter, Daniela. The young woman is in stable condition at Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Aleksandra and Daniela Vergulis were allegedly shot by husband and father Vasilis Vergulis. Photo: supplied

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Adelaide man charged with murder and attempted murder

As police cordoned off the home and blockaded the surrounding suburban streets, 51-year-old Vasilis Vergulis remained inside the house.

After over three hours of negotiations, he emerged from the house, unarmed, and was taken into police custody.

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Vasilis Vergulis has been charged with murder and attempted murder, and was not granted bail.

He will appear before Magistrates Court on Monday.

According to their Linked profiles, Aleksandra was an executive assistant at the University of South Australia, while Daniela is a legal secretary at the Crown Solicitor’s office.

From comments on her profile, it’s clear Daniela’s mum was proud of her daughter’s achievements.

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There was a three-hour standoff before Vasilis Vergulis handed himself in to police. Photo: Seven

“You are brilliant, able and ambitious, an achiever,” her proud mum wrote.

“It was a big pleasure seeing you grow and turn into the beautiful young lady, an educated professional that you are today.

“I bless you with all that you need to earn many more achievements and feasts in life ahead and I will always be there to support you.”

Originally published as Husband arrested and charged with murder after three-hour standoff