Three suspected criminals have been killed after a shoot out ensued between them and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kamkunji area, Nairobi.
DCI detectives together with regular police officers based at Kamkunji police station intercepted the suspects along Ladhies road, following a tip-off from members of the public.
The officers challenged the suspects to surrender but they instead shot at the officers prompting police to fire back.
Two pistols, a pen knife and four rounds of ammunition were recovered.
The detectives are currently pursuing one suspect who manged to escape towards Muthurwa Estate.
