By Johnathan Paoli
Gauteng police have launched an urgent manhunt after a brazen mass shooting at a licensed tavern in Bekkersdal near Westonaria left nine people dead and 10 others injured in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The deadly attack occurred shortly before 01:00 on Sunday, at a tavern in the Tambo Section of Bekkersdal, West Rand.
According to police, a group of heavily armed suspects stormed the venue and opened fire on patrons before fleeing the scene, leaving devastation in their wake.
Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko confirmed that nine people were fatally wounded during the shooting, while 10 others sustained injuries of varying severity.
The injured victims were rushed to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment, and their conditions are still being monitored as the day is progressing.
Preliminary reports indicate that as many as 12 suspects were involved in the attack.
The gunmen allegedly arrived
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