At Least 12 Killed, Nine Injured In Late-Night Mass Shooting In Johannesb

At Least 12 Killed, Nine Injured in Late-Night Mass Shooting in Johannesb At least 12 people have been killed and nine others injured after armed attackers opened fire at an informal settlement in Johannesburg in a late-night assault, police in South Africa have confirmed. The incident occurred at the Jumpers informal settlement in the Cleveland area, east of the city, where more than 10 suspected gunmen reportedly entered the community and carried out a coordinated attack before fleeing the scene. According to police accounts, the attackers arrived in a white minibus-style vehicle and split into groups, entering the settlement from multiple access points before opening fire on residents at different locations. Emergency responders said eight men and three women were killed at the scene, while another victim later died in hospital, bringing the death toll to 12. The injured were rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Authorities have launched a large-scale manhunt for the suspects, who remain at large. No arrests have been made, and investigators say the motive behind the attack is still unknown.Police and forensic teams have been deployed to the area as investigations continue, with early indications suggesting the attackers may have targeted residents in a coordinated and pre-planned operation. johannesburg and surrounding townships have long struggled with violent crime linked to gang activity, illegal mining networks, and disputes over territorial control. Officials say such attacks often occur in densely populated informal settlements where law enforcement presence is limited. South Africa continues to grapple with one of the highest murder rates globally, with authorities frequently responding to shootings involving multiple victims, particularly in township communities. As investigations continue, police have urged residents to come forward with any information that could help identify the attackers and prevent further violence in the area.