12 killed, 9 injured in mass shooting in Johannesburg settlement, police say
Summary
At least 12 people were killed and 9 injured in a mass shooting in an informal settlement in Johannesburg, South Africa. Police said more than 10 suspects fired on residents before escaping in a white van, and a manhunt is underway with no arrests yet.Key Facts
- The shooting occurred on Tuesday night around 11 p.m. in the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, a suburb of Johannesburg.
- The suspects were dropped off by a white van outside the settlement.
- They entered through multiple entrances and shot at residents in several locations.
- Eight men and three women died on the scene; another injured man died later in hospital.
- Nine others were taken to hospitals with gunshot wounds.
- Police have launched a manhunt but have not arrested anyone yet.
- Investigators including crime intelligence and forensic experts are involved in tracking the suspects.
- The motive for the attack is unknown.
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