Muhsin Hendricks, believed to be the first openly gay imam, was shot dead in South Africa, igniting fears of targeted violence against LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly activists. At 58, he was killed in an apparent ambush outside Gqeberha while in a vehicle. Elements of the murder suggest a professional hit, according to local political parties. Hendricks was instrumental in creating supportive spaces for LGBTQ+ Muslims, founding organizations like the Inner Circle and the Al-Ghurbaah Foundation, and his death is seen as a significant blow to the community he represented.
The nature of the killing strongly suggests a professional hit, said the Democratic Alliance, South Africa's second-largest political party, as reported by CNN.
Hendricks was a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community, having founded organizations to support LGBTQ+ Muslims, indicating the significance of his activism.
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