Early yesterday morning, Police gunned down a 25-year-old robbery suspect, who was part of a gang of four men breaking into a liquor store along Mirema-Marurui road in Kasarani.
Also Read: DCI looking for 2 Kenyan fraudsters
The officers arrived at the scene just before the gang had gained access into Happy Hour liquor store, next to Tessara club along Marurui road.
Also Read: Man arrested for killing wife
On spotting the officers, one of the thugs opened fire which prompted the officers to fire back, fatally shooting the suspect.
Also Read: CS Yatani Delivers Ksh3.6 trillion Budget Speech
The other three managed to escape in a blue Toyota Wish, whose number plates had been concealed.
Also Read: President Uhuru presides over the burning of illegal firearms.
Police recovered a mini Walther pistol from the suspect, loaded with one round of 9mm ammunition, two broken padlocks and a spotlight. Officers are pursuing the three suspects who managed to escape.