The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced it recovered 2 bullets following an autopsy conducted on the body of late Kasipul MP Charles Were by Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor.
In a statement on Monday, May 5, the DCI said the two bullets add to a third one that was recovered from the MP's vehicle.
“An autopsy was conducted today at the Lee Funeral Home by Dr. Johansen Oduor, the Chief Government Pathologist, and was attended by the Director of the Homicide Investigations Bureau, forensic experts from DCI's National Forensics Laboratory, family members, legal counsel, and members of parliament.
“The examination revealed that Hon. Were sustained five gunshot wounds, all entering from the left side of his body. Two bullets were recovered during the autopsy, adding to a third previously found in the deceased’s vehicle,” read part of the statement.
DCI also said that surveillance footage, financial proceeds found, the identification of the vehicle used to drop off the suspects, and the connections to accompanying suspects are pivotal in advancing the investigation and understanding the events surrounding Were's tragic murder.
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The investigative agency noted that detectives are pursuing other suspects in the murder, and specialized units, including homicide and forensic teams, have been deployed to uncover the motive behind the MP’s death.
“Investigators are actively pursuing additional suspects believed to be involved in this heinous act. Specialized units, including homicide and forensic teams, are working diligently to uncover all aspects of the crime, including the motive, to ensure a comprehensive investigation,” DCI stated.
Meanwhile, four suspects who were arrested in connection with the murder were on Monday presented before the JKIA Court, where investigators secured a 30-day custodial order to facilitate further investigations. The case is scheduled for mention on June 5, 2025.
Were was shot on Wednesday, March 30, after leaving Parliament while he was stuck in traffic along Ngong Road.
Postmortem examination revealed that there were two bullet entry wounds on the left arm of the MP and that he was shot twice on the left side of the chest, with one of the bullets aimed at the chest, exiting the body on the right side of the chest.
The examination also revealed that there was a bullet on his back whose entry point was the left side of the upper back.
