South Africa police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting
- On Saturday night, gunmen killed at least 17 people and injured 15 others at a tavern in Wedela, a township in South Africa's Gauteng province southwest of Johannesburg.
- The suspects, reportedly armed with AK-47s and handguns, opened fire at roughly 9:30 p.m. Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko stated the gunmen "entered the tavern and continued shooting at patrons inside."
- Police confirmed on Sunday morning that 13 males and four females were killed in the attack. The South African Police Service are searching for eight suspects in connection with the mass shooting near Carletonville.
- Detectives and specialized units have been dispatched to trace the suspects, though authorities have not yet established a motive for the attack. Police continue their active investigation across the region.
- Following the mass shooting in Wedela, the South African Police Service remains mobilized to locate the perpetrators. The incident represents a significant security concern for townships southwest of Johannesburg.
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Two night shootings in South Africa killed several dozen people, one near Cape Town and the other in a bar in Johannesburg. ...
The two shootings broke out four hours apart at a thousand kilometers from each other. The motive is for the moment unknown.
South African police said on Sunday they had launched a manhunt for the attackers after 17 people were killed in a shooting at a bar in Johannesburg. Emergency medical services confirmed that all 17 victims had died at the scene. The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the motive for the attack was still unknown. Police said they had received information that the attackers were armed with AK-47s and pistols.
At least 27 people were killed in two shootings in South Africa, one in Johannesburg and the other on the outskirts of Cape Town, police reported.
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