At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting
Summary
At least 11 people died and 14 others were hurt in a mass shooting at a hostel in Saulsville township, South Africa. The shooting happened early Saturday, and the attackers' motives are still unknown. Local police are investigating, but no arrests have been made yet.Key Facts
- The shooting occurred at a hostel in Saulsville township, near Pretoria, South Africa.
- 25 people were shot in total, with 11 confirmed dead.
- Among the dead are a three-year-old, a 12-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl.
- The shooting happened at around 04:30 local time.
- The hostel was described as an "illegal shebeen," a place where alcohol is sold without a license.
- Police report that many mass shootings in South Africa occur at such unlicensed venues.
- The country has one of the highest murder rates in the world, with 63 people killed daily between April and September according to police data.
- The motive behind the shooting is not yet known, and the gunmen have not been arrested.
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