Manhunt in South Africa for attackers who killed 12 in mass shooting

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-10 · 08:46 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Twelve people were killed and at least nine others were wounded in a mass shooting in Johannesburg late Tuesday night. Police stated that they believe over ten suspects arrived in a minibus at an informal settlement in the Cleveland suburb before opening fire. This incident is the latest in a series of mass shootings that have recently occurred in the city. The article notes that South Africa has experienced several high-profile mass shootings recently, including two in December that resulted in over 20 deaths, with one of those attacks also involving multiple shooters. Authorities are currently conducting a manhunt for the perpetrators.

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One of the December attacks also involved multiple shooters.

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South Africa has seen several high-profile mass shootings recently, including two in December that killed more than 20 people.

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Multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine in a mass shooting in Johannesburg.

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Police believe more than 10 suspects were driven in a minibus to an informal settlement in the Cleveland suburb of Johannesburg.

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Multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine in a late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg, police said Wednesday, the latest in such attacks that have shaken the South African city.Police said they believe more than 10 suspects were driven in a minibus to an informal settlement in the Cleveland suburb of Johannesburg late on Tuesday night and once there, opened fire on people.South Africa has seen several high-profile mass shootings recently, including two in December that killed more than 20 people. One of the attacks had also involved multiple shooters.

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