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Bekkersdal Massacre: Gunmen Kill 9 in South Africa Tavern Attack
21 Dec
Summary
- Nine people were killed and 10 injured in a Bekkersdal tavern shooting.
- Gunmen in two vehicles randomly shot patrons and bystanders.
- The motive behind the deadly attack remains unclear to authorities.
Nine individuals lost their lives and ten others sustained injuries during a violent incident at a tavern in Bekkersdal, a township near Johannesburg. The attack, which occurred recently, involved gunmen who arrived in two vehicles, opening fire on tavern patrons before continuing to shoot indiscriminately as they fled. The deputy provincial police commissioner confirmed the casualties, stating that even a car-hailing driver outside the bar was among the deceased.
South African police have launched an intensive manhunt for the perpetrators responsible for this senseless violence. The motive for the mass shooting in Bekkersdal, located near significant gold mining operations, remains undetermined by investigators. This incident is particularly alarming as it follows another mass shooting in December that resulted in multiple fatalities, highlighting a concerning trend of escalating violent crime.
