Johannesburg Mass Shooting Leaves 12 Dead, Manhunt Begins
Twelve people were killed and nine others injured when armed attackers opened fire on an informal settlement near Johannesburg, South Africa. Police said more than 10 suspects arrived in vehicles and stormed the area around 11pm, shooting residents at multiple locations before fleeing.
Authorities confirmed that eight men and three women died at the scene, while another victim later succumbed in hospital. A manhunt is underway for the suspects, whose motive remains unknown.
The attack took place in the Cleveland area near the Jumpers informal settlement, close to Johannesburg’s city centre. Police and security forces have launched investigations amid concerns over rising violent crime in the country.
South Africa continues to face high levels of violent crime, with shootings often linked to gangs and illegal firearms.
