A graphic video has emerged showing the moment a South African man shot and killed an Ethiopian national in a busy street in downtown Johannesburg, amidst a surge in xenophobic attacks targeting black foreigners from other African countries.
Details of the Incident
The victim was shot at close range on the intersection of Jeppe and Von Wielligh Streets. CCTV footage shows the Ethiopian man standing near a street stall when a man approached him from behind, pointed a gun at his head, and fired. The victim collapsed instantly as blood gushed from his wound, while the gunman calmly walked away. Bystanders did not intervene.
Authorities Respond
Authorities have identified the deceased as an Ethiopian national. The South African Police Service confirmed that no arrests have been made and that investigations are ongoing.
Context of Rising Xenophobia
In recent weeks, Black South Africans have been harassing blacks from other African nations, demanding they leave the country. These xenophobic attacks have been widely condemned online, but the violence continues unabated.
Warning: The video contains graphic content.
