US EditionGunmen Kill Five in Bar Shooting in South Africa
PRETORIA, GAUTENG PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 19 – Police are searching for approximately 10 suspects after a mass shooting at a Pretoria tavern left five dead and three injured, with motive suspected to be taxi-related, officials said.
- About 10 gunmen raided a tavern in the Shoba informal settlement of Olievenhoutbosch, south of Pretoria, killing five people and injuring three on Friday at approximately 22:30.
- The attackers entered the tavern and opened fire indiscriminately without any verbal communication, and the reason behind the shooting remains unclear as police continue to investigate.
- Police confirmed that the victims included three men and two women, while authorities are searching for 10 suspects who have left the area, and the tavern owner has been taken into custody for questioning.
- A representative for the Gauteng police encouraged the public to come forward with any information by contacting their local police station or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
- The attack highlights ongoing challenges with gang violence in South Africa, where over 27,600 murders occurred in the 2023-2024 financial year and crime syndicates may use more dangerous weapons.
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