South African police hunt suspects after 17 killed in Wedela tavern shooting
Police said 17 people were killed and 15 wounded when gunmen opened fire at a tavern in Wedela township. No arrests have been made.
Wedela, South Africa. Police launched a manhunt on Sunday after a shooting at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg, killed 17 people and wounded 15. The motive remains unknown.
Victims and investigation
Emergency medical services declared 13 males and four females dead at the scene, the South African Police Service said in a statement posted on X. Fifteen other people with gunshot wounds were taken to medical facilities.
The shooting occurred at around 9.30pm (7.30pm GMT) on Saturday in Gauteng province. Police said the suspects were reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols.
According to police, the suspects allegedly opened fire on customers drinking outside the tavern before moving inside and continuing to shoot. No arrests have been made.
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