Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, said an official statement on the incident would be released.

A family member who spoke to CITE said that the victim had just purchased stationery from a shop along Fort Street and was crossing the road to run other errands when she was shot. Said the family member:

While crossing the road, she was shot in the thigh. The officers, who were pursuing criminals in a white Fortuner vehicle, didn’t stop to assess the situation and continued with their operation.

Bystanders at the scene immediately called for an ambulance, and she was swiftly transported to United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) for treatment. Added the family member:

Fortunately, the bullet passed cleanly through her thigh, so no surgery was required. She is now recovering at home, although we continue to make hospital visits.

The police have reportedly been checking on the woman and have offered to assist with her medical bills.

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