10 Killed, Several Injured In Mass Shooting In South Africa’s Johannesburg

At least ten people were shot dead and another ten sustained injuries after gunmen opened fire in a township on the outskirts of Johannesburg in South Africa on Sunday. The incident marks the country’s second mass shooting in December.

The attack occurred in Bekkersdal, around 40 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg. Authorities said the reason behind the shooting remains unknown, Agence France-Presse reported.

According to police, several victims were targeted indiscriminately while moving through the streets. “Some people were shot at random by unidentified attackers,” a police statement said.