POLICE in Lusaka are investigating a shooting incident involving a couple that occurred in the G-Greens area of Chalala.
The victims have been identified as Assistant Superintendent James Phiri 45, of Police Headquarters – Operations, and his wife, Chief Inspector Astridah Bwalya of the Paramilitary Battalion Headquarters Training Wing.
Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says both sustained gunshot injuries and are currently admitted at the University Teaching Hospital.
Mr. Hamoonga says Mr. Phiri is reported to be stable, while his wife Mrs. Phiri remains in critical condition.
He said the preliminary investigations indicate that a Taurus pistol was used in the shooting and the firearm has since been secured by police.
Mr. Hamoonga said that investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing, and the public will be updated as more information becomes available.⁶
The incident happened between the night of August 17 and the early hours of August 18, 2025.
ZNBC