Three suspected robbers were on Friday morning shot dead Eastlands of Nairobi.
Buru Buru DCI Jeremiah Ikiao said the suspects were driving a Toyota Axio when officers from Kayole Police Station spotted them.
"After pursuing them for 200 meters, a shootout ensued and three of the male occupants were shot dead on the spot," Ikiao said.
Ikiao said one AK 47 rifle, a Tokalev pistol, a magazine, three bullets and motor vehicle number plates (KBY 087L) were recovered during the 3 am operation.
Also recovered were several vehicle ignition keys, seven motor vehicle switches and four mobile phones.
He further stated that one of the suspects, armed with another AK 47, rifle escaped on foot.
Ikiao said the bullets and rifle's magazine will be taken for ballistic examination as investigations were launched.
"The gang are believed to be behind motor vehicle thefts and robberies within the city and its environs," he said.