Al-Tareeq
October 9, 2011, in Cairo, Egypt

Mikhael, an Egyptian cameraman for the Coptic television broadcaster Al-Tareeq, was shot while filming violent clashes between Coptic Christian protesters and the military in front of the headquarters of the Television and Radio Union, commonly referred to as Maspero, according to the broadcaster and other news reports.

Mikhael was shot in the head, the station said. The source of fire was not immediately clear, although news accounts reported that military forces had fired on protesters during the demonstrations. The cameraman was one of at least 25 people killed in the clashes, during which hundreds of others were injured, local and international news outlets reported. Mikhael is survived by a wife and three children.

Medium:Television
Job:Camera Operator
Beats Covered:Culture, Politics
Gender:Male
Local or Foreign:Local
Freelance:Yes
Type of Death:Dangerous Assignment
Suspected Source of Fire:Military Officials

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