RUSSIAN EMBASSY SHOOTING|| Zim Police Launch Investigations

Zimbabwean police authorities have confirmed that they are holding investigations in connection with a shooting incident which occurred at the Russian Embassy in the capital, Harare, last night.

In a press statement released this Thursday morning, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said a 24-year-old suspect who was injured following the shooting incident, is currently admitted at a local medical center.

Read a full version of the Statement below:

PRESS STATEMENT

27th OCTOBER 2022

SHOOTING INCIDENT: RUSSIAN EMBASSY

The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that investigations are being conducted in connection with a shooting incident which occurred at the Russian Embassy last night, 26th October 2022 at 1920 hours.

A 24 year old suspect was injured and is currently admitted at a local hospital.

More details will be released in due course.

(NYATHI.P) Assistant Commissioner

Senior Staff Officer [Press and Public Relations]

to the Commissioner General of Police

Police General Headquarters

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