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U.S. embassy in Nairobi remains shut amid investigation

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The United States Embassy in Nairobi,Kenya remains closed following an incident on Thursday.

The U.S. has also issued a travel alert to its citizens. On Thursday, a knife-wielding man attacked and injured a Kenyan police officer outside the Embassy. The man has been described as a criminal. He reportedly tried to force his way into the visa application gate. He pushed the officer before stabbing him around the face and shoulders. The officer responded by shooting the attacker and killing him. The suspect’s motive is still unclear, but investigations are underway.

No U.S. embassy personnel were involved in the incident.

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