Seventeen killed in mass shooting at South Africa tavern, police launch manhunt for suspects
Emergency medical services declared all 17 victims dead at the scene, and the motive for the shooting was not known, the South African Police Service said.
Seventeen people were killed in a shooting at a tavern in Wedela township, Gauteng province, South Africa, on Saturday night. According to the South African Police Service, emergency medical services declared all 17 victims dead at the scene. The motive for the shooting was not known.
The shooting occurred at around 9:30 p.m. local time, with eight suspects reportedly armed with rifles and pistols opening fire on people inside and outside the tavern. Fifteen people were also injured in the incident. The suspects allegedly searched some patrons and took their cellphones before fleeing the scene in two motor vehicles.
The police have launched a manhunt for the suspects and are seeking information regarding them. The incident has resulted in chaos among the patrons, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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