South African police announced on Sunday that they have initiated a manhunt following a shooting incident at a tavern in Wedela township, located southwest of Johannesburg, which resulted in 17 fatalities and 15 injuries. Emergency medical services confirmed that 13 men and 4 women were pronounced dead at the scene. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, according to a statement from the South African Police Service posted on X. The police reported that the suspects were armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols. The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday in Gauteng province. Fifteen additional victims with gunshot wounds were transported to medical facilities. As of now, no arrests have been made. Police stated that the suspects allegedly targeted the tavern, firing upon customers outside before moving inside to continue the attack.
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South African police initiate manhunt following tavern shooting that left 17 dead
A shooting at a tavern in Wedela township, South Africa, resulted in 17 deaths and 15 injuries. The South African police have launched a manhunt for the suspects, who reportedly used AK-47 rifles and pistols during the attack on Saturday night.
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