Post-mortem: Daniel Nderitu died from a single gunshot wound to the chest
Duncan Nderitu, aged 35, was shot by police in London estate on June 9.
Daniel Nderitu, the man who died after allegedly being shot by police during a confrontation in London estate, succumbed to a single bullet wound to the chest, a government pathologist has confirmed.
Dr Titus Ngulungu, a government pathologist at Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital, says that the bullet had entered the left side of Nderitu’s chest and damaged vital organs.
“The bullet travelled through his chest, injuring the lung and aorta. There was no exit wound. We recovered the bullet lodged in his body and handed it over to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for ballistic analysis,” Dr Ngulungu says.
Nderitu’s elder brother, Patrick Maina Mwangi, expressed the family’s deep frustration and grief over the incident.
“We are devastated. Daniel leaves behind four children, and their mother passed away earlier. This is an especially painful time for our family,” he says.
He strongly refuted claims made by Nakuru County Police Commander Michael Mwaura that Nderitu was involved in criminal activities.
“He was never involved in crime or drugs. Yes, he drank occasionally, but he didn’t sell drugs or even smoke them. Hearing him labelled a criminal without proof is incredibly hurtful,” he added.
The family is currently preparing for Nderitu’s burial while pushing for a thorough investigation and accountability.
According to local residents, the fatal shooting occurred on June 9 during a confrontation between police officers and locals in the London Estate in Nakuru.
Witnesses claim that officers from Nakuru Central Police Station had entered the area to collect bribes from bhang peddlers — a practice that residents say has become routine.
As tensions rose, residents began shouting at the officers, demanding that they leave. It was during this altercation that Nderitu was allegedly shot. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital.
The incident sparked outrage and led to protests in the area. Demonstrators blocked the Nakuru-Kabarak road with stones and burning tyres, demanding justice and accountability from the police.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into the incident.