South Africa police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting
South African police said on Sunday they had launched a manhunt after 17 people were killed in a shooting at a tavern in Wedela township southwest of Johannesburg. More than 30 killed in strikes on Sudan capital 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, adding that “suspects were…
South African police have launched a manhunt after 17 people were killed in a shooting at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg. 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 police said suspects were being sought, but no further details were provided. The incident occurred on Sunday, although the exact date was not specified.
The shooting is being investigated by the South African Police Service, with a focus on finding those responsible for the incident, as reported by Business Recorder.
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