Iranian Bodybuilder Gunned Down From Behind Amid Protests, Says Family
- By RFE/RL's Radio Farda and
- Will Tizard
The family of Iranian bodybuilder Mehdi Chooghadi says he was shot by security forces on January 9 in the city of Shahreza amid a crackdown on nationwide protests. Chooghadi's wounds indicated he was shot from behind after a large crowd had gathered in the streets -- many others were also killed while trying to flee snipers, according to witnesses who spoke to RFE/RL's Radio Farda.