South African police have launched a manhunt for more than 10 suspects following a deadly shooting at an informal settlement near Johannesburg that left 12 people dead and nine others injured.
According to police, a group of armed assailants arrived at the settlement shortly after 11 pm on Tuesday and opened fire on residents at multiple locations before fleeing in a vehicle.
Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said 11 victims—eight men and three women—were pronounced dead at the scene, while another victim later succumbed to injuries in hospital.
The attackers reportedly entered the settlement through separate access points and carried out the shooting across different parts of the community.
The incident took place at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, located about six kilometres east of central Johannesburg.
Authorities have not yet determined a motive for the attack and are continuing investigations.
South Africa continues to grapple with high levels of violent crime. The country records more than 60 murders on average each day, with gun violence frequently linked to gang-related activities, criminal disputes and competition among informal businesses.
Source: AL Jazeera