Cop Attached To State House Spokesperson Fatally Shoots Man Over Pool Game
A police officer assigned to State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed is claimed to have fatally shot a guy in Kawangware, Nairobi, on Sunday night after a dispute over a pool game.
The cop allegedly fired multiple shots at 35-year-old Amos Lagat, striking him in the stomach and chest at close range.
According to witnesses, the argument began after Lagat won a bet at a small pub in Amboseli.
According to witnesses, the cop became irritated after losing, and a confrontation occurred, resulting in the shooting.
It is stated that Lagat posed no threat when the officer opened fire.
However, the officer then reported to Muthangari Police Station that he had been accosted by three unidentified guys who attempted to steal his Ceska weapon.
He claimed he battled with one of them before retrieving his firearm and firing into the air as he escaped.
A police officer attached to State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed is said to have fatally shot a man in Kawangware, Nairobi, on Sunday night following a confrontation over a pool game.
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Police officers who arrived at the scene discovered that the officer had shot Lagat multiple times, contradicting his account.
Lagat was taken to Mary Immaculate Hospital but pronounced dead upon arrival.
His body was thereafter taken to Chiromo Mortuary for post-mortem testing.
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The cop, who later sought treatment for an alleged hand fracture and shoulder injuries, handed over his pistol with three rounds of ammo still in the magazine.
Detectives have already initiated investigations to determine the circumstances of the killing.
Residents are outraged over the incident, with some accusing the cop of using his position to harass them.
Concerns have also developed about possible meddling in the case, with reports claiming that some officials are attempting to downplay the incident.
Cop Attached To State House Spokesperson Fatally Shoots Man Over Pool Game
