father cries after son shot dead at Raila Odinga viewing
Below is a report based on verified, recent updates and available evidence regarding the shooting at the public viewing in Kenya:
Thousands of mourners converged on a stadium in Nairobi for the public viewing of fallen opposition leader Raila Odinga. As the crowd surged against stadium gates, security forces opened fire and deployed tear gas to contain the masses. At least two people were killed, and several more were injured amid the chaos.
Amid the unrest, a distraught father was seen emotionally crying out that his son—who was shot dead—was his only child. The father’s grief underscored the profound human cost of the violence during what was meant to be a solemn moment of national mourning. Videos circulating online capture raw scenes of panic, confusion, and anguish among the crowd as security attempted to control the situation.
Kenyan police say the shooting occurred when mourners breached stadium barriers. They describe their response as a confrontation in which forces fired in the air to repel the crowd. Investigations are ongoing to determine the precise cause of the lethal shots and whether they were targeted.
This incident has sparked strong reactions across Kenya. Civil society groups and media commentators are questioning the use of live ammunition at a mourning event. Many demand full accountability and thorough independent investigation into how security failed to protect innocent lives on a day meant for remembrance.
