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South Africa mass shooting leaves 11 dead, 3 wounded

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Durban *KwaMakhutha South Africa South Africa mass shooting police

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Sep 23 Morning

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South China Morning Post12h ago

South Africa mass shooting leaves 11 dead, 3 wounded

Three shooters opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha township, near Durban, South Africa, late Tuesday night. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, including a woman believed to be pregnant. Three other individuals sustained injuries. Police reported that the suspects entered the house where people had gathered for a party and began shooting. Ten victims died at the scene, and an eleventh person was pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities have not yet released details on the condition of the three wounded individuals.

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Al Jazeera13h ago

At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting

Eleven people, including a pregnant woman, were killed when armed men opened fire at a house party in a Durban township, South Africa, late on Tuesday. The assailants entered the home shortly before 11 pm, forcing victims into one room before shooting. Two individuals survived the attack. While the motive remains unclear, preliminary police investigations suggest some victims were known to Crime Intelligence for suspected illegal activities, and a feud between rival groupings has not been ruled out. The incident has caused shock and grief in the community, highlighting South Africa's high murder rate and ongoing struggles with rampant crime.

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BBC News - World14h ago

Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa

Eleven people were killed in a mass shooting at a residential building in KwaMakhutha township, near Durban, South Africa, on Tuesday night. Gunmen opened fire on 14 individuals inside a house, resulting in ten deaths at the scene and one additional fatality in the hospital. Among the deceased is a woman believed to be pregnant. Police stated that some victims were allegedly involved in illegal activities, and a feud between rival groupings is being considered as a possible motive, though it remains unconfirmed. The suspects, described as three men, fled the scene after the attack, and a manhunt has been launched.

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Key Claims

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Three shooters killed at least 11 people in an attack at a house party in South Africa.

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The attack occurred late on Tuesday night in KwaMakhutha township, near Durban.

— police

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Ten people died at the scene, and an 11th person died at the hospital.

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Three people were wounded in the mass shooting.

— police

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At least 11 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed in a shooting at a house party in a Durban township.