South Africa: Gunmen kill 17 people, injure 15 others in bar shooting
South African police said on Sunday, September 27, 2026, they had launched a manhunt after 17 people were killed and 15 wounded in a shooting in a township outside Johannesburg. Police said eight unidentified men opened fire on patrons drinking outside the tavern in Wedela, West Rand District, on Saturday evening local time before they […]
On September 27, 2026, South African police announced the launch of a manhunt following a deadly shooting that left 17 people dead and 15 wounded in a township located outside Johannesburg. The incident occurred in Wedela, situated within the West Rand District, on Saturday evening local time.
According to police reports, eight unidentified men initiated the attack by opening fire on patrons who were drinking outside the tavern. The assailants subsequently entered the establishment and continued their violent assault by firing shots at patrons inside the tavern.
The armed suspects were reported to be wielding pistols and AK-47 rifles. As a result of the shooting, fifteen individuals sustained gunshot wounds and were promptly transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
South African police confirmed that no arrests had been made at the time of the announcement. They disclosed on X that they were intensifying their efforts to resolve the case. The police assured the public that they would provide further updates on the story in the coming minutes.
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