Shots fired, one dead as community members loot spaza shops in Alexandra
An unidentified man was killed on Tuesday night during a looting incident in Alexandra.
A man was fatally shot in Alexandra on Tuesday evening (June 30).
Police provincial spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said the shooting occurred at about 20:00.
The Gauteng Provincial Joint Operations Centre issued an alert on June 30, noting that violent protests and looting were reported around 8th and 9th Avenue, along Joe Nhlanhla Street.
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A video circulating on social media showed several people rushing in and out of a shop along Joe Nhlanhla Street during the incident.
Muridili later confirmed that community members were targeting foreign-owned spaza shops between 8th and 9th Avenue when shots were fired, fatally wounding one victim.
She confirmed that police have opened a case of murder. The victim has not yet been identified, and no arrests have been made.
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“Police investigations are underway. The public is requested to report any criminal activities to their nearest police station,” Muridili added.
The incident followed a day of massive protests, with scores of residents marching through Alexandra to demonstrate against illegal immigration.
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