South Africa Imam Muhsin Hendricks' killing: Police 'hot on heels' of suspects
The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in the gay Muslim community, has shocked many.
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The 57-year-old was in a car when he was shot dead in broad daylight in the coastal city of Gqeberha on Saturday.
CCTV footage of the incident shows a hooded figure running out of a pick-up truck that was blocking Hendricks' vehicle and then firing shots through the window.
The imam was well known for his work in creating a safe haven for gay and other marginalised Muslims and his killing shocked the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
An investigation is under way but Nel told the Newzroom Afrika TV channel that it was too early to say whether it was a hate crime.
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