Gangster was finally shot dead after nearly an hour of gun battle at Nairobi’s Bahati Estate

Young man narrowly escaped death after a gunman sneaked into his house, causing a shoot out as police tried to flush him out.The gangster was finally shot dead after nearly an hour of gun battle at Nairobi’s Bahati Estate on Monday.He had earlier been spotted with three accomplices trying to carjack a motorist on Jogoo Road. But the gang abandoned its mission after seeing police on patrol.Set house on fire
The officers concentrated on chasing the gang member carrying two pistols, while the others managed to escape.The chase ended at the house whose occupant the gangster held hostage.He set the house on fire, hoping it would distract attention and help him to escape, but he dashed out minutes later, choking on smoke.He was shot dead as he tried to run away. Only one firearm was recovered.