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Twelve killed, nine injured in Johannesburg shooting, South African police say

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Members of the forensics team arrive at the scene after, according to the police, gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Members of the forensics team arrive at the scene after, according to the police, gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Siphiwe Sibeko Reuters

JOHANNESBURG - At least 12 people were killed and nine injured on Tuesday evening when gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, police said on Wednesday.

Police said in a statement that they had launched a manhunt for more than 10 suspects following the attack at the Jumpers informal settlement.

The motive for the attack is not known.

Police said the suspects arrived in a white Toyota Quantum, entered the settlement from two access points and opened fire at multiple locations before fleeing in the same vehicle.

South Africa has one of the world's highest murder rates, averaging about 60 a day.

(Reporting by Nilutpal Timsina;Editing by Alexander Winning)

A Police oficer gestures next to a member of the forensics team after, according to the police, gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
A Police oficer gestures next to a member of the forensics team after, according to the police, gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Siphiwe Sibeko Reuters
A body lies covered next to a vehicle after, according to the police, gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
A body lies covered next to a vehicle after, according to the police, gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Siphiwe Sibeko Reuters
Locals look on near the scene after, according to the police, gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Locals look on near the scene after, according to the police, gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Siphiwe Sibeko Reuters

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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 4:43 AM.

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