A police officer has been arrested following the shooting of a 32-year-old man in Embakasi, Nairobi. According to eyewitnesses, the victim, identified as Charles Karugu, was caught in the crossfire after an argument between the officer and an unidentified man in the Kitindo area turned violent. But he missed his target and instead shot Karugu who started bleeding profusely. The officer who fired the shot fled the scene but was arrested when he went to Kware Police Station to return the weapon. The suspect is currently being held at the Embakasi Police Station and is expected to be arraigned in court on Wednesday.

Source: Standard Digital May 31, 2021 14:48 UTC