A late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg’s Cleveland informal settlement killed 12 people and injured nine others, triggering a massive police manhunt for multiple gunmen.
Police reported that more than 10 suspects arrived in a minibus and opened fire on residents before fleeing. Eleven victims died at the scene, and one succumbed to injuries in the hospital. The victims included nine men and three women.
Authorities confirmed that the attackers targeted people randomly in the settlement. Investigators are working to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the assault. Police teams have intensified patrols and deployed forensic experts to collect evidence from the scene.
Residents described the attack as one of the deadliest in recent years. Emergency responders rushed the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. The police commissioner assured that every resource would be used to track down the perpetrators.
The Johannesburg mass shooting has shocked South Africa, where gun violence remains a major concern. Officials urged citizens to cooperate with investigators and report any information that could help locate the suspects.
