In Kitwe, Zambia, an attempted car theft at a police station ended in tragedy when the alleged thief was shot dead.

The incident occurred on Monday at Chiwempala Police Station, where the owner of the vehicle, a Toyota Corolla, had parked it.

The thief, who has not been identified, had an accomplice, who managed to escape from the police.

The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of attempting to steal from a police station, and the consequences that can result from such actions.