A Chinese national has been killed, and another is in critical condition after a shooting at Yongly Investment Limited ZCCZ in Chambishi on Thursday evening.
The victims, identified as Zhai Hui and Chen Zaijun, both 62 years old, were attacked at around 19:00 hours by armed criminals using an unidentified firearm, according to Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba.
Zhai Hui was shot in the left side of his chest and died at the scene, while Chen Zaijun sustained a bullet wound to the right side of his stomach. He was rushed to Sinozam Friendly Hospital in Kitwe, where he remains in the Intensive Care Unit.
Police have yet to make any arrests, and investigations into the attack are ongoing.
Authorities have urged anyone with information that could aid the investigation to come forward.
