Alex protester killed in clash with City Power, law enforcement
A 27-year-old community member was shot and killed in Riverpark, north of Johannesburg, on Tuesday during a clash between angry Alexandra residents and law enforcement.
The protest was sparked by an operation to disconnect illegal electricity connections by City Power and the City of Johannesburg.
It’s believed a security guard from Alex Mall fired a shot towards the protesters, hitting the man.
He was later rushed to hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.
“The police are investigating a case of murder and the suspect (43) has been taken into custody, his firearm has been seized. It will be taken to Forensics for ballistic testing,” says Gauteng police spokesperson Brenda Muridili.
Tuesday’s operation to reclaim the city’s power grid by the power utility was targeted at Riverpark as well as the informal settlements along London Road.
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