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Egyptian police officer shot dead

CAIRO, Feb 22 (KUNA) -- Two unknown gunmen shot dead Mohammad Abdul-Salam, a National Security col., the Egyptian Ministry of Interior said Saturday evening.
The accident took place in Zagaziz city, Sharqia governorate, to the east of Cairo, as the senior police officer entered his car.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his fatal injuries, according to a statement by the ministry.
The assailants fled the scene and the security services are tracking them down, the statement added. (end) asm.gb KUNA 222158 Feb 14NNNN