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A mass shooting at a house in South Africa leaves 11 dead and 3 wounded, police say

Police said the suspects opened fire on a group at a house party, and investigators have not confirmed a motive.

  • On Tuesday night, gunmen attacked a house in the Ziko area of KwaMakhutha, Durban, killing at least 11 people and shooting 14 others in a mass shooting.
  • The victims, including a pregnant woman, had gathered at the residence before 11 p.m. when assailants rushed in and opened fire on the group.
  • KwaMakhutha Saps and the eThekwini District Tracing Team are on-site investigating the attack, while the South African Police Service has been contacted for updates.
  • KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli is expected to visit on Wednesday to assess the situation and engage with law enforcement, community representatives, and affected families.
  • While the motive for the shooting remains unknown, spokesperson Lindelani Mbatha noted the incident left the KwaMakhutha community in "profound shock and grief.
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At least 11 people have been killed and three others injured in a mass shooting near the South African city of Durban, the BBC reports, News.bg reports. According to initial reports, armed attackers broke into a private home and started shooting. Ten of the victims died on the spot, and four injured were taken to hospital. One of them later died. Police say some of the victims were being monitored for suspected illegal activity. The motive for t…

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At least 11 people have been killed during a gun attack at a home holiday in South Africa.As reported, three men entered and opened fire at a flat in Kwamakhutha, which is located about 30 km south of the city of Durban on the east coast, on Tuesday evening.One of the victims was a The woman was suspected of being pregnant, police said in a statement. Three other people were injured, and police said they were looking for the alleged perpetrators…

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