Senior journalist Arshad Sharif shot dead by police in Kenya

NAIROBI (92 News) – Senior journalist and anchorperson Arshad Sharif was shot dead by the police in Kenya.

The Kenyan police termed the incident as the result of a mistake.

Javeria Siddiqui, wife of Arshad Sharif, confirmed the death of her husband on Twitter, saying 'today I lost my friend, husband and favorite journalist'. 

She also appealed not to share Arshad Sharif's last picture taken at a local hospital in Kenya, family pictures, personal details. Condolences were expressed on the demise of the renowned journalist by his colleagues, journalist community and politicians.