Mark “Striker” Strydom, a former professional heavyweight boxer, was shot dead last night on the East Rand. Strydom, who had a notorious past, was reportedly killed after allegedly pulling a firearm on a woman.
In a 2000 report, the media described Strydom as “one of the most notorious thugs in Johannesburg’s southern suburbs.”
Despite his claims of having found God and giving up his violent ways, police and some of his victims remained skeptical.
Incident Details
The circumstances leading to Strydom’s death are still under investigation. According to reports, he pulled a firearm on a woman, which resulted in his fatal shooting.
Police have arrested a man in connection with the incident, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exact sequence of events.
Authorities are working to piece together the details of the shooting. The arrest of a suspect indicates that there will be further developments as the investigation progresses.