LeadStory

What happened with the shooting in South Africa

Asked 5 hours ago

Answer

A mass shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal, South Africa, leaves at least nine dead and ten injured after armed men open fire on patrons. The suspects flee, prompting a manhunt. This is the second such incident in three weeks, underscoring a rise in bar-related violence.

Now Playing

Africanews

At least nine people killed in South Africa pub shooting

Africanews ยท Just In
Africanews
Africanews
Just In
  • Shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg
  • Ten armed men opened fire on patrons at a licensed tavern 15s
  • At least nine people killed and ten injured in the attack 42s
  • A manhunt for the suspects is ongoing 57s
  • Second mass shooting in South Africa in three weeks 11s

References

At least nine people killed in South Africa pub shooting
Icon
Africanews
6 hours ago
At least nine people killed in South Africa pub shooting

Authorities report a mass shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg, when armed men arrived in two vehicles and randomly opened fire on patrons at a licensed tavern.

At least nine people killed in South Africa pub shooting
Icon
Africanews
6 hours ago
At least nine people killed in South Africa pub shooting

Three people were shot and killed at the scene; the assailants were armed with nine-millimeter pistols and an assault rifle.

At least nine people killed in South Africa pub shooting
Icon
Africanews
6 hours ago
At least nine people killed in South Africa pub shooting

Ten people were injured; two individuals attempting to flee in a black vehicle were shot and killed, and three others running away were also shot.

At least nine people killed in South Africa pub shooting
Icon
Africanews
6 hours ago
At least nine people killed in South Africa pub shooting

Three injured individuals reached a clinic but died before receiving treatment, bringing the death toll to at least nine.

At least nine people killed in South Africa pub shooting
Icon
Africanews
6 hours ago
At least nine people killed in South Africa pub shooting

This is the second mass shooting at a bar in South Africa in three weeks, highlighting a troubling pattern of violence.

What Are People Asking?