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12 Killed in Armed Attack in South Africa, Investigation Ongoing
In an armed attack at an informal settlement in Johannesburg's Cleveland area, 12 people, including 3 women, lost their lives. Police stated that the attackers arrived in a white minibus and opened fire from two points, but the motive remains unknown.
South Africa was shaken by an armed attack in Johannesburg that resulted in the deaths of 12 people. Police announced that the incident took place in the informal settlement called Jumpers in the Cleveland area.
Police Spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhlwi stated that 11 people, including 3 women, died at the scene, and a man who was taken to the hospital later passed away, bringing the total death toll to 12.
Attackers Arrived in a White Minibus
Initial findings indicate that more than 10 suspects got out of a white minibus near a gas station in Cleveland. The suspects then entered the settlement from two different points and opened fire on the residents.
Police noted that the attackers fled the scene in the same vehicle. At least 9 people were injured in the attack and are receiving treatment at nearby medical facilities.
Investigation Continues
Authorities stated that the motive behind the attack is still unknown and the investigation is ongoing. Details about the background of the incident are expected to become clearer as the inquiry progresses.
The attack in Johannesburg has reignited security concerns in the city, while monitoring of the injured individuals' health conditions continues.
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