At least 27 people killed in 2 mass shootings in South Africa's Johannesburg, Capetown - CBS News
At least 27 people were killed in two separate mass shootings at entertainment venues in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. Police have made no arrests and are investigating potential links to gang violence and informal business rivalries.
Why it matters
The attacks highlight the ongoing crisis of gun violence and instability in South Africa, where high murder rates remain a significant challenge for the government.
At least 27 people were killed in two mass shootings in South Africa's two main cities, police said on Sunday.The first incident occurred Saturday evening when eight gunmen armed with assault rifles stormed a bar west of Johannesburg and shot 17 people and wounded 15 others.The suspects opened fire on customers drinking outside and then moved inside to continue shooting, police said, where they killed 13 males and four females.The motive for the shooting was still unknown, police said, adding that the suspects torched two vehicles before fleeing.In a separate shooting at an entertainment venue in a township outside Cape Town early on Sunday, gunmen killed 10 people and wounded 11 more.Five of the victims were declared dead at the scene while the others succumbed to their injuries while being taken to hospital.No suspect…
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