They stormed the tavern and opened fire, killing 17 people
In Gauteng province, South Africa, a shooting at an entertainment venue left 13 men and 4 women among 17 people dead. The attack also left 15 people injured.
According to police, the incident occurred around 21:30 on Saturday night in the Wedela settlement near Carletonville.
At least eight suspects, identified as being armed with AK‑47 rifles and hand grenades, opened fire on people outside the tavern; the attackers then entered and shot at those inside.
Police said that 17 people were killed either at the scene or later in hospital, and that 15 others were wounded.
The suspects fled in two vehicles.
According to eyewitnesses and police information, after the perpetrators confiscated the victims' cell phones, they escaped the scene in the two vehicles.
Police said that the motive for the attack has not yet been determined and that a large‑scale operation has been launched to apprehend the eight suspects.
Cases were opened for 17 murders, 15 attempted murders, and two property damage incidents related to the incident.
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