A tragic incident shook Kirinyaga county after a police officer and his partner were found dead in their residence.The body of the woman was discovered by fellow officers who went to collect firearms, revealing a grim scene where the officer had shot his partner before taking his own life.

Preliminary investigations suggest the officer fired five rounds, with four bullets striking his partner in the chest and one hitting himself in the neck.

Residents expressed shock, describing the couple as friendly and approachable, with some recalling seeing the officer guard banks in Ngurubani and others noting the woman's shop at Kimbimbi Trading Centre.Police believe the dense vegetation around the house may have muffled the gunshots, leaving neighbors unaware of the tragedy.The bodies were moved to Kerugoya Hospital Mortuary as detectives from Mwea East continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the incident.The officer's relatives and the woman's family have been informed, highlighting the personal impact of the event on the community.