10 killed, 10 others wounded in tavern shooting west of Johannesburg, South Africa: Report

By Gizem Nisa Demir

ISTANBUL (AA) - At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were wounded in a shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal township, west of Johannesburg, South Africa's police said Sunday.

South African Broadcasting Corp (SABC) News reported that the attack occurred overnight at the KwaNoxolo tavern in the Tambo section, when unknown gunmen randomly opened fire on patrons inside the venue and people gathered outside.

The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Police initially confirmed 10 deaths and said officers remained at the scene as investigations continued.

Gauteng Acting Police Commissioner Fred Kekana said multiple units had been deployed.

“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,” he said.