17 killed, 15 wounded in South Africa mass shooting
Seventeen people were killed and fifteen wounded in a mass shooting at a tavern in Wedela, South Africa. Police have launched a manhunt for eight suspects who used automatic weapons during the attack.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding violent crime and public safety in South Africa.
South African police have launched a manhunt on Sunday after 17 people were killed and 15 wounded in a shooting at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg.The shooting took place around 9.30pm on Saturday in Gauteng province, police said. Emergency medical services declared all 17 victims dead at the scene.
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