Autopsy: Sheryl Adhiambo died from a single gunshot wound

The examination, conducted by two pathologists, found that the bullet entered through the left side of Adhiambo’s head and exited from the back, rupturing the cerebral cavity.

The pathologists, Grace Midigo and Simon Omuok, said the injuries were fatal and that she could not have survived the trauma.

Adhiambo was allegedly shot on the evening of February 7 during a police pursuit of suspected robbers in Huruma estate, an incident that has since sparked unrest in the area. 

Following the release of the postmortem findings, activists and political actors called for justice, demanding accountability for the officer involved in the shooting.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) confirmed that it has deployed a Rapid Response Team to investigate the incident. 

IPOA said the team is actively gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analysing available exhibits to establish the circumstances surrounding Adhiambo’s death.

In a separate account, the National Police Service (NPS) detailed events leading up to the shooting. 

According to the police, a complainant reported at Huruma Police Station earlier that day that he had been attacked by five young men known to him, robbed of a silver chain and KSh1,800 in cash, and threatened with death.

Officers responding to the report arrested two suspects, with further investigations leading to the arrest of two additional suspects later in the evening.

Police said that during the second arrest, one of the suspects raised an alarm, prompting nearby youths to stone officers in an attempt to disrupt the operation.

The NPS stated that officers fired warning shots into the air to disperse the crowd, during which Adhiambo was fatally shot. 

The service urged residents to allow due process to take its course and to refrain from further acts of lawlessness to help de-escalate tensions and restore calm as investigations continue.