'Son of mafia boss' killed during Napoli football celebrations

Naples mayor, Gaetano Manfredi, said that "it was probably a settling of scores that took advantage of the party" as the city erupted into massive street parties.

Napoli fans celebrate after winning the Italian league soccer title, in Naples, Italy, on Thursday. Picture: Andrew Medichini/AP

The 26-year-old son of an alleged mafia boss was shot dead and more than a hundred people were injured on Thursday during delirious celebrations by football fans in Naples, after the city’s team won its first Serie A title in 33 years.

Vincenzo Costanzo, who was known to police and had a “significant” criminal record, was gunned down during the spontaneous street partying that took place across the city after Napoli were crowned champions.