Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in Johannesburg mass shooting
The BBC reports that twelve people were killed and nine injured in a Tuesday-night shooting at an informal settlement in Cleveland, near Johannesburg. South African police have launched a wide-ranging manhunt. The motive behind the attack remains unclear.
BBC Africa reports that a shooting at an informal settlement in Cleveland, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, killed twelve people and wounded nine on Tuesday night. Residents told reporters the attack was brief but intense.
The South African Police Service said multiple armed assailants fled the scene and that a wide-ranging manhunt has been launched. According to the BBC, no official motive has yet been issued. Authorities said they are examining the possibility of gang links.
Gauteng provincial security officials have sent reinforcements to the area and pledged to step up neighbourhood patrols. The BBC notes that South Africa's level of urban violence remains high in international comparison, and that the government has committed to strengthening police capacity. The investigation remains a top priority for officials.
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