In the Sunton Area, Kasarani, two suspected thieves were shot and killed during a failed robbery attempt.
Police confirmed that the shooting occurred on Sunday January 5, 2025, in the morning after the suspects attacked a man.
“The shooting happened on Sunday morning following a botched robbery on a man who was being attacked,” police reported.
Officers on patrol in the area heard cries for help and immediately rushed to the scene. They found three men attempting to rob the victim, which led to a brief chase.
“The group refused to comply with orders to surrender from the police, as one of the suspects was in possession of a homemade gun,” police reported.
One of the suspects managed to escape with injuries as he fled toward the Shilanga area. Police later recovered a homemade pistol capable of firing, a single 9mm round, and a machete from the scene.
Bodies of the suspects were taken to the City Mortuary, where they await postmortem and identification.
