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Argentine governor, Carlos Soria, killed by gunshot Argentine governor Carlos Soria killed by gunshot
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A provincial governor in Argentina has died of a gunshot to the head while celebrating the new year with his wife.A provincial governor in Argentina has died of a gunshot to the head while celebrating the new year with his wife.
Police say the Rio Negro governor, Carlos Soria, was at home when the incident happened, shortly before 05:00 local time (08:00GMT).Police say the Rio Negro governor, Carlos Soria, was at home when the incident happened, shortly before 05:00 local time (08:00GMT).
His vice-governor, Alberto Weretilneck, who will succeed Mr Soria, described it as a "domestic accident".His vice-governor, Alberto Weretilneck, who will succeed Mr Soria, described it as a "domestic accident".
Mr Soria's wife, Susana Freidos, is being questioned by police, say local media reports.Mr Soria's wife, Susana Freidos, is being questioned by police, say local media reports.
The governor was only a few weeks into his tenure, having been sworn in on 10 December 2011.The governor was only a few weeks into his tenure, having been sworn in on 10 December 2011.
He was a member of Argentina's governing Peronist party and had been elected in Rio Negro by a wide margin.He was a member of Argentina's governing Peronist party and had been elected in Rio Negro by a wide margin.
Emergency workers called to the house found him bleeding in bed and rushed him to hospital, where he died a short time later.Emergency workers called to the house found him bleeding in bed and rushed him to hospital, where he died a short time later.