Saturday 20 Jun, 2026
Metro53 - JOHANNESBURG: At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured after a group of armed assailants opened fire in an informal settlement near Johannesburg, South African police said.
According to authorities, more than 10 gunmen stormed the settlement during the night and indiscriminately targeted residents, killing 12 people on the spot and leaving several others wounded.
Police said emergency responders rushed to the area and transported the injured to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The condition of the wounded was not immediately disclosed.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and investigators have launched an inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
A spokesperson for the South African Police Service said a large-scale manhunt was underway to locate and apprehend those responsible for the deadly assault.
South Africa has long struggled with high levels of violent crime, and incidents involving multiple fatalities continue to raise concerns about public safety in several parts of the country.
Authorities have appealed to witnesses and residents with relevant information to assist law enforcement agencies in their ongoing investigation.
