EGYPT: Protesters apprehend an armed man who allegedly shot and injured a protester in Suez on a day of nationwide protests

Record ID: 376602

  • Title: EGYPT: Protesters apprehend an armed man who allegedly shot and injured a protester in Suez on a day of nationwide protests
  • Date: 9th July 2011
  • Summary: SUEZ, EGYPT (JULY 8, 2011) (REUTERS) PEOPLE FLEEING ARMED MAN ARMED MAN WALKING THROUGH CROWD (WEARING RED AND BLACK SHIRT, BASEBALL CAP) CROWD CHASING DOWN ARMED MAN
  • Embargoed: 24th July 2011 13:00
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  • Location: Egypt, Egypt
  • Country: Egypt
  • Topics: Crime,Domestic Politics
  • Reuters ID: LVAEW8CRBQKEY74H2NYFZY0YG7OK
  • Story Text: Egyptians chased down a suspected gunman who allegedly shot and injured a man during a demonstration in Suez on Friday (July 8) during a day of nationwide protests.
    It was not clear why the shooting took place, but eyewitnesses said the man was suspected of trying to steal from one of the protesters and shot a man during the dispute.
    Protesters across Egypt demanded the reform of the security forces and speedier trials for ex-regime officials.
    The Suez gunman could be seen walking away from the incident in a baseball cap and sunglasses, with the crowd eventually overtaking and detaining him.
    The shooting added to the air of tension in Suez, which was one of the most violent spots during the Egyptian revolution that toppled long-time President Mubarak in February.
    There has been intense anger in the city over a court decision earlier this week to release police officers suspected of killing protesters during the uprising pending their trial.
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