By Own Correspondent| A report by the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) said that the military was responsible for the fatal shootings on August 1.

The shootings took place in the afternoon of August 1 after protests over alleged delays in announcing presidential results became violent.

The army had been called in to restore order and reportedly used live ammunition against fleeing and terrified civilians.

At least six people were shot dead while more than 12 others were confirmed injured by police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Charity Charity at a press conference held on August 2.

In a report released by ZADHR, state security agents allegedly attempted to destroy evidence of their culpability.

In a Newsday article, the ZADHR’s report reads in part:

“A male (41) who was shot in the chest by soldiers and died on the spot. He was certified dead by a ZADHR doctor at Parirenyatwa Hospital.

However, when the doctor tried to examine the body to ascertain the full nature of the injuries, he was stopped by a suspected State agent and the body was whisked away.

Post-mortem results could not be obtained… Reports by medical personnel indicated that most of the entry gunshot wounds and exit wounds of victims were consistent with those of individuals shot whilst fleeing.”