Police in South Africa say multiple attackers open fire at an informal settlement in the Cleveland suburb of Johannesburg, killing 12 people and wounding at least nine others. Reports from several outlets describe the attack as taking place late on Tuesday night, when gunmen arrive in a minibus, move through the settlement, and fire on residents and community members at multiple locations. After the shooting, the attackers leave the area in the same vehicle.
All accounts say the police are running a manhunt for more than 10 suspects, with authorities urging information from the public. The New York Times notes investigators are still working to determine the motive behind the attack, while other outlets focus on the investigation and the response by law enforcement.
The incident also draws attention to broader concerns about violence in South Africa, where journalists say high rates of murder and frequent shootings have affected public safety. No outlet’s reporting attributes blame beyond the ongoing investigation.
