Chicago Bar shooting suspect learned of victim’s death while in custody for DUI

Gabes Shiimi (30), who is accused of fatally shooting a man at Chicago Bar in Windhoek over the weekend before fleeing the scene, allegedly only learned that he had killed someone while in police custody for drunken driving.He had been stopped by officers while fleeing the Independence Avenue establishment, where he had allegedly caused havoc.Shiimi, a Windhoek-based car dealer, was allegedly involved in a fight at the popular venue and was escorted off the premises by bouncers. He reportedly ran to his car, retrieved a firearm and fired several shots into the air. After emptying the magazine, he went back to his car, reloaded the firearm and returned to the bar to fire additional rounds – this time at random. A stray bullet from the second round of shots is believed to have struck and killed 35-year-old Nande Mulokoshi.According to eyewitnesses, Mulokoshi was not involved in the earlier altercation.Inadvertent arrestAfter the shooting, Shiimi allegedly drove away but was stopped by police at a city-centre roadblock. There, he was tested for alcohol, found to be over the legal limit and was immediately arrested. As police responded to the reported shooting at Chicago Bar and launched a search for the suspect, they discovered that the man arrested for drunken driving matched the description of the shooter.Realisation dawnsShiimi’s world reportedly came crashing down when officers informed him while in custody that he was being charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting.He appeared in court yesterday, facing charges of murder, discharging a firearm in a municipal area, and driving under the influence of alcohol. State prosecutor Eric Naikaku presented the charges before magistrate Monica Andjaba.During the brief court appearance, Shiimi initially said he intended to conduct his own defence. However, the magistrate strongly advised against this, citing the seriousness of the murder charge. Shiimi then agreed to consult a lawyer.When asked to enter a plea, he hesitated and stuttered. Magistrate Andjaba asked if he wished to speak to a lawyer first, to which he agreed.The matter was postponed to 14 August to allow for ongoing police investigations and to give Shiimi time to apply for legal aid.

Chicago Bar shooting suspect learned of victim’s death while in custody for DUI

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Namibian Sun 2025-06-18

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Chicago Bar shooting suspect learned of victim’s death while in custody for DUI

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