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Eleven Killed in KwaZulu-Natal House Shooting
A shooting happened at a house in KwaMakhutha, South Africa.
Police said three men entered and fired at people who were having a party.
Eleven people died, including a woman believed to be pregnant.
Three other people were hurt and taken to a hospital.
Police are searching for the attackers in a 72-hour operation.
They have not yet confirmed why the shooting happened.
Police said some victims had been watched because of suspected links to illegal activities.
A separate shooting in Durban in April also killed two people, but the article did not say the incidents were connected.
Eleven people were killed and three injured in a shooting in KwaMakhutha, South Africa.
Police said three men opened fire during a gathering inside a house in the Ziko area.
Ten victims died at the scene, while one later died in hospital.
South African police launched a 72-hour operation to find and arrest the suspects.
The motive remains unconfirmed, although some victims were reportedly linked to alleged illegal activities.
- Who
- Three unidentified men allegedly attacked 13 men and a woman; 11 people were killed and three were injured.
- What
- A mass shooting occurred during a gathering inside a house.
- Where
- The Ziko area of KwaMakhutha in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa.
- When
- Tuesday night; the police statement was issued on Wednesday.
- Why
- The motive has not been confirmed; police said some victims were linked to alleged illegal activities.
Key facts
- Deaths
- 11 people were killed.
- Injuries
- Three people were injured and taken to hospital.
- Suspects
- Police said three men opened fire.
- Location
- Ziko area, KwaMakhutha, KwaZulu-Natal Province.
- Police response
- A 72-hour tracking operation was activated.
- Motive
- The motive remains unconfirmed.
- Separate April incident
- Two people were killed in a separate shooting in Durban in April.
Quotes
Puleng Dimpane
Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service
“Police must act decisively, mobilise all available resources and pursue those responsible until they are brought before the courts.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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