Uganda: Arsenal fan shot dead for celebrating win over Manchester United

A local journalist, Farish Magembe, while recounting accounts from witnesses, told the BBC that the building’s manager became angered by the noise from the celebrating fans and asked the security guard to intervene. Despite a warning to quiet down, the fans continued celebrating, prompting the manager to switch off the power in the restaurant.

The victim, identified as 30-year-old John Ssenyonga, died at the scene, while another long-term Arsenal fan, Lawrence Mugejera, was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Confirming the incident, the regional police spokesman, Twaha Kasirye, told the Daily Monitor newspaper, “We condemn the incident, and we ask anyone with information that can help the police to bring the suspect to book to speak up.”

“We also urge fans to control their excitement,” he added.

Uganda: Arsenal fan shot dead for celebrating win over Manchester United