A man died Friday in clashes between protesters and security forces around the US Embassy related to the recent anti-Islam film produced in the US, security sources said.
According to a statement released by the Interior Ministry, Ismail Rashad Ahmed, 35, fruit seller, was taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after he was shot by rubber bullets.
The statement alleged that the victim had prior criminal convictions, including for theft, assault, drug dealing, and illegal possession of a firearm.
Investigations are underway to identify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Security forces evacuated protesters from Tahrir Square Saturday morning after clashes that lasted for four days in the vicinity of the US Embassy.
The police sealed off the entrances to the square, while traffic returned to normal.
