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Kenya: “Rogue cop” goes on shooting spree

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Five people have been gunned down by a police officer in an overnight rampage in Kenya

The officer first killed his wife in their home, shooting her in the neck, before setting off at 3am with his service-issued AK-47 rifle and starting to shoot at “innocent members of the public frenziedly”, the police Directorate of Criminal Investigations said on Tuesday.

The officer then shot and killed himself as nearby residents set fire to tyres in a protest against the violence.

It follows a 2010 incident, where a police officer shot 10 people dead including two of his colleagues.

Investigations are continuing into the matter.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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