A police officer shot and killed his colleague while injuring another during a dispute at a bar in Gigiri, Nairobi, on Sunday night.
The officers were among a group at a bar within the Gigiri police lines when a disagreement escalated. The suspect, attached to Parliament, drew his pistol and opened fire, fatally shooting one officer and seriously wounding another, who was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
Witnesses reported that the group was having food and drinks when the altercation erupted. Some patrons fled the scene before other officers intervened and disarmed the shooter. Nairobi police commander George Sedah confirmed that the suspect is in custody and will be interrogated as part of ongoing investigations.
Authorities have termed the incident isolated but acknowledge concerns over mental health issues within the police service, which have been linked to similar shootings. Last month, another officer fatally shot a colleague in a similar confrontation outside a bar in Ruaraka, Nairobi. The suspect in that case, Constable Kipkoech Tarus, was detained pending further investigation.
In response to rising cases of violence among officers, the National Police Service Commission has established a counseling unit to address mental health and trauma issues within the force.
