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A 30-year-old man shot dead his alleged girlfriend in Kisii town Friday before he turned the gun on himself.
According to police, Vincent Mosioma Michieka shot Veronica Kerubo using a Berrera Pistol which was recovered at the scene with 13 rounds of ammunition and two spent cartridges.
The suspect who shot himself in the head was rushed to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, less than 100 meters away but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The 9 pm incident happened at a shop along the Kisii town Hospital road.
The bodies were moved to KTRH morgues awaiting postmortem.
Kisii County Police Commander Charles Kasses confirmed the incident saying the firearm used has been kept as an exhibit awaiting further analysis.
"We will confirm if the private firearm holder was licensed."
According to family members who spoke to the Standard, Kerubo was running a successful glassmart business in the town
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