Boniface Kariuki, the mask vendor who was shot at close range by a police officer during protests on June 17, died from a severe head injury, an autopsy report has confirmed.
The revelation was made on Thursday, July 3, by pathologist Peter Ndegwa, who was sought by Kariuki's family to help with the post-mortem because of the delicate nature of the case. "We have come to the conclusion that the cause of death was severe head injuries due to a single gunshot," Ndegwa said.
According to the report, which was compiled with the help of government pathologist Bernard Midia, Kariuki had four bullet fragments in his brain.
This was in addition to two bullet fragments which doctors managed to take out while he was still alive.
