Staff Reporter
Police have launched a manhunt for more than 10 suspects after 12 people were murdered and at least nine others wounded in a mass shooting at Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, on Tuesday night.
SAPS said on Wednesday morning that officers responded at about 23:10 on Tuesday to a complaint of a shooting in progress at the informal settlement.
“Upon arrival, police found numerous victims who had sustained gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services were immediately summoned to the scene to assist the injured.”
Eight adult men and three adult women were declared dead at the scene, while another male victim later died in hospital.
At least nine other victims were taken to various medical facilities for treatment.
According to police, more than 10 suspects were allegedly dropped off by a white Toyota Quantum near a petrol station in Cleveland before entering the informal settlement.
“The suspects allegedly entered the informal settlement through both entrances and moved through the area, opening fire on residents and community members at multiple locations before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.”
Provincial and district detectives, supported by crime intelligence and forensic experts, have been mobilised to investigate the shooting and track down the suspects.
“The motive for the attack is currently unknown and forms part of the ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made at this stage.”
The Provincial Police Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, will visit the scene on Wednesday morning.
Police appealed to anyone with information to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously through the MySAPS mobile application.
This is a developing story.
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