Local rapper Khuli Chana shot by police, mistaken for kidnapper

Local musician Khuli Chana has been shot and wounded by police after being mistaken for a criminal, according to reports.

EWN tweeted Monday that the musician was allegedly shot and wounded in Midrand.

Chana's manager Refiloe Ramogase said the singer was going to meet a DJ at the New Road Caltex garage early on Monday morning for a gig in Pretoria, when, according to Chana's manager, police opened fire unexpectedly.

The rapper has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home, said one of the tweets.

Mail & Guardian said the musician sustained minor injuries in the incident.

Chana's arm was injured after a bullet was lodged in his right finger. One bullet also went through the back seat and broke into shrapnel and penetrated his back.

According to the report, it was a case of mistaken identity, because Chana was reportedly thought to have been a kidnapper.

Ramogase told MetroFM that the singer will be pressing charges of attempted murder against the police after, according to Chana they fired six shots.

According to Ramogase, the police aimed to "shoot to kill".

"No one said 'stop', he [Chana] just realised what was going on [and had to stop]," he told MetroFM.

Chana's manager added that two officers on duty were in civilian clothing, and said that Chana told him two others were in police clothing.

Gauteng police could not confirm reports that Chana was shot and injured by police officers.

Midrand police referred queries to the provincial police, who were not available for comment.

Publicist Sheila Afari said Chana was shot and wounded at Caltex garage on New Road in Midrand.

"Police opened fire on Khuli Chana's vehicle with intent to kill --apparently mistaking him for a kidnapper in the early hours of this morning [Monday]... Khuli Chana is lucky to be alive after the excessive lethal force used," a statement said.

Chana, whose real name is Khulane Morule, was reportedly alone at the time of the shooting.

The former Mahikeng resident received a message of support from North West premier Thandi Modise wishing him a speedy recovery.

"We hope that the circumstances surrounding the incident will be investigated. Chana is an inspiration to the people of the North West... he represents excellence in the field of the arts."