At least ten people were killed and another ten were injured in a late-night shooting at a township west of Johannesburg, South African police said, according to local media reports.
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The attack took place on Saturday night at a tavern in Bekkersdal, a municipality located west of the city. Preliminary police information indicates that a group of unidentified armed men opened fire indiscriminately on customers inside the venue as well as on people who were outside in the surrounding area.
Emergency services transported the wounded to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving medical treatment. Authorities have not provided additional details on their condition.
At least nine individuals were killed and ten others injured in a shooting at a tavern in South Africa, located in a township near Johannesburg. Police report that a manhunt is currently in progress.
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Police stated that the motive behind the shooting remains unknown and that investigations are ongoing. No suspects have been identified or arrested so far.
Bekkersdal was established in 1945 as a settlement for workers employed in the gold mining operations in this part of South Africa.
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