Multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine others in a late-night mass shooting in the South African city of Johannesburg, police said on Wednesday.
Details of the Attack
Police believe more than 10 suspects were dropped off in a minibus in an informal settlement in the Cleveland suburb of Johannesburg late Tuesday night and opened fire on people. The victims included nine males and three females. Eleven of them died at the scene, while the 12th victim succumbed to injuries in the hospital.
Investigation Underway
Police are searching for the attackers, and no arrests have been made so far. The motive for the shootings remains unclear, according to authorities. Informal settlements in South Africa are unplanned residential areas typically consisting of shacks or similar structures.
This tragic incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and crime in parts of South Africa. The community is in shock as law enforcement works to track down the perpetrators.
