justice Nairobi, Kenya
Three mourners killed by police at Raila Odinga memorial
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Three people were killed in the shooting at Kasarani Stadium.
Three mourners were killed when police opened fire during a memorial for former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium. A BBC Africa Eye investigation found the victims were away from the confrontation that preceded the shooting.
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BBC Africa Eye found that the three mourners killed were not involved in the clash that preceded the gunfire.
“the victims were each between at least 60m (197 ft) and 160m from the scuffles”
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Three people were killed in the shooting at Kasarani Stadium.
“In total, three people were killed.”
Police fired live rounds as mourners pushed toward the VIP pavilion.
“Police fired live rounds as mourners pushed toward the pavilion.”