12 killed, 9 injured in Johannesburg mass shooting
newsJun 10, 20261537
Gunmen opened fire late Tuesday night at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, an eastern suburb of Johannesburg, killing 12 people and wounding nine. Police said more than 10 suspects were dropped off in a minibus and a manhunt is underway. Emergency services transported the nine wounded to nearby hospitals, and investigators are searching the settlement for motive and additional victims. The attack highlights persistent gang-related violence and public safety challenges in Johannesburg's informal settlements, where limited policing and crowded conditions magnify casualties.
