The shooting of a civilian by a Kenyan police officer in the head at close range on Tuesday took place during the latest protest against the country’s deadly and pervasive issue of police brutality. It happened on one of Nairobi’s busiest streets, again outraging many Kenyans, who have long witnessed officers shooting or beating protesters and others. Tuesday’s shooting was rare because the officer fired in full view of journalists.
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AP photographer recounts capturing shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests

The shooting of a civilian by a Kenyan police officer in the head at close range on Tuesday took place during the latest protest against the country’s deadly and pervasive issue of police brutality. It happened on one of Nairobi’s busiest streets, again outraging many Kenyans, who have long witnessed officers shooting or beating protesters and others. Tuesday’s shooting was rare because the officer fired in full view of journalists.
 
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