20-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder Of Zimbabwean Scientist In Scotland

A 20-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a scientist who was found seriously injured in Dundee, Scotland.

Dr Fortune Gomo, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene after paramedics responded to an emergency call on South Road around 4:25 p.m. on Saturday. Despite efforts by emergency crews, she could not be saved.

Following a post-mortem examination, Police Scotland launched a murder investigation.

Kyler Rattray, 20, was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He appeared before Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday, where he faced a single charge of murder.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody. He is expected to reappear in court within the next eight days.

Dr Gomo, originally from Zimbabwe, was a graduate of the University of Dundee and worked for Scottish Water. She was a local resident at the time of her death.

More: Sky News

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