Policeman dies in Cairo streetfight crossfire: Interior Ministry

Authorities confirm death of law officer hit by a stray bullet in Rod El-Farag, but deny there is any link to this week's presidential elections

Egypt's Ministry of Interior has confirmed the death of a policeman in the working class district of Rod El-Farag, northern Cairo, after he was shot in front of a polling station on Wednesday morning.
Corporal Ahmed Abdel-Mawla was hit in the chest by a stray gunshot during a streetfight between armed civilians on Wednesday morning, a statement fron the ministry said.
The driver of a passing car was also wounded in the crossfire.
The ministry's statement added that police officers pursued and captured three of the participants. Two were carrying firearms when apprehended.
Preliminary investigations say that the fight eruped early on Wednesday, sparked by an initial, short brawl between a tuk-tuk driver and passenger over a disputed fare.
The disgruntled passenger is said to have returned with several companions to exact retaliation against the driver. The fight escalated and firearms were used.
Local sources told Ahram Online that neither the shooting of the corporal nor the fight itself were related to Wednesday's presidential elections.
A local polling station judge also denied there being any connection.