A security guard shot and killed two coworkers at Ultimate Security Company offices Wednesday morning. Richard Mwaawa opened fire around 9am at the Mbuya location. He killed Noella Zella and Salez Bwampata before police arrived. Officers from Jinja Road station responded to emergency calls about the shooting. They found Mwaawa still armed and dangerous.
Police shot Mwaawa dead at the scene when he continued to pose a threat. Zella worked as assistant human resource officer for the company. Bwampata served as the armoury officer at Ultimate Security. Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed the deaths. Investigators are working to determine what caused Mwaawa to open fire.
Police recovered the weapon used and sent it for forensic testing. The three bodies went to City Mortuary at Mulago for examination. Officials have not released information about Mwaawa's background or employment history. The shooting happened during normal business hours at the security company. Investigators continue gathering evidence from the crime scene.
Police shot Mwaawa dead at the scene when he continued to pose a threat. Zella worked as assistant human resource officer for the company. Bwampata served as the armoury officer at Ultimate Security. Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed the deaths. Investigators are working to determine what caused Mwaawa to open fire.
Police recovered the weapon used and sent it for forensic testing. The three bodies went to City Mortuary at Mulago for examination. Officials have not released information about Mwaawa's background or employment history. The shooting happened during normal business hours at the security company. Investigators continue gathering evidence from the crime scene.
