05/09/2026
Fatal Shooting in Barlastone
The Zambia Police Service has confirmed a fatal shooting incident in Barlastone area, Matero, Lusaka, in which Felix Sakashashi, aged 35, was fatally wounded after attacking police officers who had gone to his residence to follow up reports of malicious damage to property and threatening violence.
Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said the incident occurred around 05:00 hours today.
Earlier, between 03:00 and 04:00 hours, police received reports alleging that Sakashashi had damaged the windscreen of a Toyota Corolla, registration AID 5082, following a dispute with a taxi driver over unpaid fare.
A female relative also reported that Sakashashi had damaged windowpanes at her residence and threatened to kill her while armed with a machete.
When officers arrived at his residence, Sakashashi allegedly emerged armed with a pick‑mattock and machete, advancing towards them. He struck one officer on the arm, injuring him.
As he attempted to strike again, another officer discharged a fi***rm, fatally wounding him.
Sakashashi was rushed to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police recovered a pick‑mattock, machete, knife and four screwdrivers from the scene.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased had prior convictions for malicious damage to property, assault occasioning bodily harm, and threatening violence.
The injured officer has since been discharged from hospital, while Sakashashi’s body has been deposited at UTH Mortuary pending post‑mortem.
An inquiry file has been opened into the incident.
