Mufulira doctor found dead in apparent suicide, according to police

George Mukuka, a medical doctor believed to be working at Kitwe Teaching Hospital, has been found dead in his home after allegedly shooting himself in Mufulira.

According to a police statement issued by Copperbelt Police Chief, Peacewell Mweemba, on Friday, the deceased had locked himself inside his house and reportedly committed suicide by shooting himself while at a gym bench.

Police rushed to the scene and discovered a pump-action shotgun tied to the window’s burglar bars, with Mukuka lying face down on the floor.

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“There was blood on the wall of the improvised gym, which is essentially a toilet in the master bedroom,” Mweemba stated.

Upon inspecting the body, officers found a gunshot wound in the middle of the chest, with Mukuka’s left leg resting on the bench.

The body was transported to Ronald Ross Hospital, where it was certified dead, pending a postmortem.

“No foul play is suspected, and we have opened an inquiry file,” Mweemba confirmed.

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