South Africa Firing: There is news of firing in Johannesburg, South Africa. 10 people have died in this. While 10 people are said to be injured.
According to the information, this incident took place in Bakerslad Township. Here the gun-wielding attackers suddenly started firing indiscriminately. According to the police, the attack took place in a township on the outskirts of Johannesburg.
Gauteng province police spokeswoman Brigadier Brenda Muridilli says 10 people have died in the firing by unknown assailants. The attackers targeted some people and opened fire while they were walking on the road.
The injured have been immediately admitted to the nearest hospital, where their treatment is ongoing. At present the reason for the attack has not been known.
Search operation started to catch the attackers
After the incident, the police cordoned off the area and started an operation to search for the attackers. This is being reported as the second major mass shooting incident in South Africa this month.
Bar shooting near Pretoria
Earlier, there was firing in an illegal bar in Soulsville, near Pretoria, South Africa. 12 people including three children were killed in this. Police had said that three unknown assailants entered the hostel and started firing bullets without any warning. There was a crowd present in the bar during the attack. In such a situation the number of casualties increased.