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Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

Published June 10, 2026, 6:14 AM
Updated June 10, 2026, 6:21 AM1.9K
Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say

Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say

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At least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting in an area of Johannesburg, police in South Africa say.

They say another nine people were injured in the attack at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday, and a manhunt for suspects is under way.

"It is alleged that more than 10 suspects were dropped off by a white Toyota Quantum near a petrol station in Cleveland," the police said in a statement.

"The suspects allegedly entered the informal settlement through both entrances and moved through the area, opening fire on residents and community members at multiple locations before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle," the statement added.

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