Autopsy: Dr Victoria Mutiso died from excessive bleeding after three gunshot wounds
An autopsy has confirmed that mental health researcher Dr. Victoria Mutiso died from severe blood loss caused by three gunshot wounds. Kenyan authorities are currently holding two suspects as they continue their investigation into the fatal shooting.
Why it matters
The death of a prominent researcher has sparked significant public interest and highlights ongoing concerns regarding violent crime and judicial processes in Kenya.
Dr Victoria Mutiso An autopsy has established that prominent mental health researcher Dr Victoria Mutiso died from excessive bleeding after sustaining three gunshot wounds during a fatal shooting in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area on Wednesday.
The post-mortem examination was conducted at the Kenyatta National Hospital Mortuary by Chief Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor, assisted by pathologist Bernard Midia.
Speaking after the examination, Dr Oduor said the injuries sustained by Dr Mutiso were fatal.
“What led to her death was severe bleeding. There were also chest injuries and head injuries because of the three gunshot wounds,” he said.
The pathologist said the examination showed that Dr Mutiso had been shot three times, with two of the bullets striking her head.
“We found that she was shot three times, twice on the head. The two bullets entered on the left side and exited on the right side,” Dr Oduor said.
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