Shooting shocks Mayfair mosque, man killed

23 January 2019 - 08:12

By Staff Reporter

Image: Twitter/Yusuf Abramjee The scene outside a mosque in Mayfair, Johannesburg, where a shooting took place on Tuesday night, January 23 2019.

A man was killed after being shot at point-blank range outside a mosque in Mayfair, Johannesburg, on Tuesday night.

Multiple reports state that two men had accosted the victim and shot him several times. At least one person was also wounded.

Wealthy Ethiopian businessman shot dead outside #Johannesburg mosque in Mayfair. Bystander injured,rushed to hospital. #Ethiopia #Oromo
— Hassan Isilow (@hisilow) January 22, 2019

An Oromo mam named Mohamed Amin was shot dead outside Juma Mosque in Mayfair . The shooting take place at the parking of Juma Mosque right after evening prayer The deceased was a member of the Oromo community and business man. The culprits escaped the scene before police arrived. pic.twitter.com/tcEUrNk8Hz
— Hassan Abdullahi Aalim (@Hamaalin) January 22, 2019

The scene of this evenings shooting outside the Mayfair Mosque in Johannesburg. One person was killed and another wounded. Unconfirmed reports say the shooting is related to a faction fight between two groups of foreigners. #CrimeWatch pic.twitter.com/tSt8jJNpCc
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) January 22, 2019

15 shots fired inside Mayfair Mosque parking lot
1 person deceased
2 injuries
Suspected foreign National faction fight, allegedly Ethiopians v Somalis@Abramjee @crimeairnetwork
— Ahmed Iqbal Cajee (@AhmedIqbalCajee) January 22, 2019

Police have not yet responded to queries.

This article will be updated when more information is received.