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Embu – Police in Runyenjes, Embu district We have initiated an investigation into a shooting incident involving a police officer from Nthagaiya Police Station.

Citizen Digital reported that a police officer shot one person dead and injured another at a popular bar in Ugweri Market on Saturday, November 9.

Preliminary reports indicate that the tragic incident occurred when the officer, along with a colleague, entered the Vision Joint and attempted to disperse patrons.

Eyewitnesses said police opened fire on some revelers who resisted orders to take them out.

The deceased’s mother, Catherine Nyaga, is said to have shot the officer’s 43-year-old son, Ephantus Muriithi Nyaga, in the head, resulting in his sudden death.

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The devastated mother claimed both police officers appeared drunk at the time of the incident.

Police said the second victim was shot in the neck and was taken to Embu Level 5 Hospital where he is receiving treatment.

Ephantus Muriithi’s body was moved to the hospital morgue, although two police officers were disarmed so that an investigation could be carried out.

More to follow…

Source: TUKO.co.ke