Residents in Kisumu County's Jua Kali, Kamas region, went to the streets on Tuesday after police allegedly shot three persons there.

Kisumu County police Commander Alphonse Wambua stated that the event is being investigated.

Wambua also stated that he had been informed of a fatality but had yet to receive further information. Residents in Kisumu County's Jua Kali, Kamas region, went to the streets on Tuesday after police allegedly shot three persons there.

Kisumu County police commander Alphonse Wambua stated that the event is being investigated.

Wambua also stated that he had been informed of a fatality but had yet to receive further information.


According to Kisumu Resident Association chairman Audi Ogada, chaos ensued after police officers' effort to stop a PSV car failed, causing them to lob teargas and allegedly fire live bullets at three onlookers, one of whom was shot and later confirmed dead at Aga Khan Hospital.

According to Ogada, two more attack victims are currently being treated at the Kisumu county hospital for gunshot wounds.

Residents urged Kisumu Central Police Station to denounce the shooting, stating that the reckless use of live bullets would not be tolerated.

According to Kisumu Resident Association chairman Audi Ogada, chaos ensued after police officers' effort to stop a PSV car failed, causing them to lob teargas and allegedly fire live bullets at three onlookers, one of whom was shot and later confirmed dead at Aga Khan Hospital.

According to Ogada, two more attack victims are being treated at the Kisumu county hospital for gunshot wounds.

Residents urged Kisumu Central Police Station to denounce the shooting, stating that the reckless use of live bullets would not be tolerated.