A Trigger-Happy Wedding Guest Killed 3 Men While Dancing To ‘Gangnam Style’
The horrifying mistake turned the dance floor into a bloodbath and sent guests running in horror.
By Sadho Ram — 24 Nov 2013, 12:34 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
The man had been firing his weapon in celebration - but then unintentionally turned it on other guests while taking part in the popular dance routine
A wedding in Yemen became a scene of carnage when a reveller dancing to Gangnam Style shot dead at least three people after apparently losing control of his AK-47.
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A wedding in Yemen became a bloodbath when a reveller shot dead three people after apparently losing control of his AK-47. Above, a man is seen waving his gun around during the festivities.
Image via dailymail.co.ukHorrific footage of the incident has emerged showing a group of guests performing the moves to the hit song by South Korean pop star Psy.
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Among them is one man waving his assault rifle as he gyrates on the dancefloor while others look on.
Revellers dance to Psy's Gangnam Style hit song before the tragedy unfolded
WATCH: Yemeni Gangnam Style wedding results in three accidental AK47 head shots at close range
When the song reaches its chorus, shots can be heard as the gunman sprays bullets all around him, in an apparent attempt at 'celebratory' gunfire
Three men can be seen lying in pools of blood in the video posted on Liveleak. Another man writhes in agony as revellers drag the bodies away, while the screams of terrified guests fill the night air.
The video could not be independently verified.
It is also not known if the gunman was arrested after the incident.
Although it is illegal in many parts of Yemen to carry weapons during weddings, gunfire during such celebrations is common practice.
There are frequently reports of fatalities despite the authorities' best efforts.
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