Wednesday, January
21, 2026 - CCTV footage has surfaced online capturing the chilling moment a
Nyeri businessman was shot dead at close range by a police officer in Karatina
town.
The deceased, identified as George Gathu, was at his car
wash late at night when a dispute with a former employee turned fatal.
Reports indicate that a mechanic had allegedly duplicated a
key to one of Gathu’s vehicles, sparking the confrontation.
According to the footage, Gathu was engaged in a heated
exchange demanding the return of the key.
The argument soon escalated, drawing the attention of two
police officers on patrol.
At around 11:10 p.m., the situation intensified as one of
the officers, Police Constable Peter Mwangi, was seen physically assaulting Gathu.
The video further shows Mwangi pointing his firearm at Gathu
in a taunting manner before striking him on the thighs.
As tensions rose, Gathu attempted to disengage and walk
away.
The officers followed, exchanging words, before one fired a
close‑range shot that struck Gathu behind the ear.
He collapsed instantly as the officers stood nearby.
The incident comes just days after the Independent Policing
Oversight Authority (IPOA) launched investigations into another fatal shooting -
that of 14‑year‑old Dennis Ringa Swaleh in Utange, Mombasa County.
In a statement, IPOA Chairperson, Ahmed Issack Hassan,
confirmed the probe is at an advanced stage.
Watch the video HERE>>>
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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