Gerald Kyalo. (geraldbway).
A tragic incident occurred at the Gateway Mall, Nairobi, on the afternoon of yesterday, when a 23-year-old man died after jumping from the top floor of the shopping complex. Authorities have confirmed that the young man was a second-year student at Strathmore University.
According to eyewitnesses, the man, whose identity is yet to be disclosed, was seen near the edge of the mall's top floor before the fatal plunge. The incident has left shoppers and mall staff in shock, as it occurred during a busy time of the day.
Emergency services were called to the scene, but the young man was pronounced dead at the scene due to the injuries sustained from the fall. The police arrived shortly after and have since taken the body for further investigation.
University officials have expressed their sorrow over the incident and are providing counseling services for fellow students who may be affected. They have urged anyone struggling with mental health issues to seek help through available campus resources.
At of now, the exact circumstances leading to the tragic event remain unclear, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities are calling on anyone with information to come forward to assist in the inquiry.
The Gateway Mall management has also issued a statement, offering condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. They assured the public that security footage is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
According to eyewitnesses, the man, whose identity is yet to be disclosed, was seen near the edge of the mall's top floor before the fatal plunge. The incident has left shoppers and mall staff in shock, as it occurred during a busy time of the day.
Emergency services were called to the scene, but the young man was pronounced dead at the scene due to the injuries sustained from the fall. The police arrived shortly after and have since taken the body for further investigation.
University officials have expressed their sorrow over the incident and are providing counseling services for fellow students who may be affected. They have urged anyone struggling with mental health issues to seek help through available campus resources.
At of now, the exact circumstances leading to the tragic event remain unclear, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities are calling on anyone with information to come forward to assist in the inquiry.
The Gateway Mall management has also issued a statement, offering condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. They assured the public that security footage is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
