23 Nov 2012

Papuan pastor shot dead in Merauke

11:53 am on 23 November 2012

A pastor has been found dead with a gunshot wound to her head, on a street in Merauke of Indonesia's Papua province.

The victim was identified as Frederika Metalmeti, the pastor of the Bethlehem Pentecostal church in Boven Digoel district.

The Jakarta Globe reports that a Merauke Military commander claims Frederika was shot by a member of the military.

Police say they are investigating.