Twelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting, manhunt under way
Summary
Gunmen attacked an informal settlement near Johannesburg, South Africa, killing 12 people and injuring nine others. Police are searching for more than 10 suspects who left the area in the same vehicle after shooting at residents.Key Facts
- The attack happened shortly after 11 pm near Johannesburg, in an area called Cleveland.
- More than 10 armed men arrived by vehicle and entered through two entrances.
- Eight men and three women were found dead at the scene; another person died later in the hospital.
- Police do not yet know why the attack happened.
- A manhunt is underway for the suspects involved.
- South Africa has a high murder rate, with over 60 murders on average daily.
- Firearms, both legal and illegal, are common in the country.
- Shootings are often linked to gang fights and business rivalries in informal areas.
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