Ten people get killed, others wounded at tavern in Bekkersdal township
According to a news agency, the attack occurred overnight at the KwaNoxolo tavern in the Tambo section, when unidentified gunmen opened fire randomly on patrons inside the venue and on people gathered outside. The injured were transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
Police confirmed the initial death toll of 10 and said investigations are ongoing, with officers remaining at the scene. Gauteng Acting Police Commissioner Fred Kekana stated that multiple units had been deployed to manage the incident.
“We are still busy obtaining statements. Our national crime and management team has arrived. The provincial crime scene management team has arrived and a team from the local criminal record center is here, so is our serious crime investigating team, crime intelligence, and the provincial crime detective team is on scene,” Kekana said.
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