All but one, who suffocated from tear gas, were shot dead. Wangila said the 27-year-old was struck on Thursday while at work, pushing a handcart of water cans instead of taking part in the national demonstrations called by the political opposition.Īs his family viewed his body, Kenyan human rights groups raised a chorus of outrage.ĭata shared with the AP by a police watchdog, the Independent Medico-Legal Unit, showed 35 people were killed by police across the country in such demonstrations this month. “It is as if the police wanted to kill him because they aimed straight at his head,” his uncle, David Wangila, told The Associated Press on Friday.Īn interior ministry spokesperson referred requests for comment to the police, who didn’t respond.
At least 35 civilians have been shot dead by police in Kenya this month during protests over new taxes and the rising cost of living, and Kalasinga’s loved ones believe he’s one of them. His family said they couldn’t afford an autopsy. Freebirds Guns - In the dark shooting range in the back on the floor (night vision required), keypad on third stall over. Rockpile Liquors - Back room on the floor, keypad exposed on the wall. NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - At the morgue, the bullet was still lodged in Douglas Kalasinga’s head. Glitter Dolls Night Club - In basement hallway between to posters on the right wall.
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