At least 11 people have been killed and three others injured after three armed men opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha township, south of Durban, South Africa.
The attack happened late Tuesday night, September 22, according to South African police. Fourteen people were reportedly inside the house when the gunmen opened fire. Ten victims, including a woman believed to be pregnant, died at the scene, while an 11th victim later died in hospital.
Police said the three suspects fled the scene and a manhunt has been launched. No arrests had been reported at the time of the latest reports.
The motive for the shooting has not yet been established. Police said, however, that a feud between rival groups could not be ruled out. Authorities also said some of the victims were known to crime intelligence in connection with suspected illegal activities, although no further details were provided while investigations continue.
The shooting has renewed attention on violent crime and the circulation of illegal firearms in South Africa. Reuters reports that the country records an average of around 60 homicides a day, making violent crime a continuing national concern.
Forensic investigators were deployed to the scene as police worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify those responsible.
Authorities have urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to cooperate with law enforcement as the search for the suspects continues.
Source: Reuters; Associated Press.
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