Police hunt gunmen who fired 137 rounds in Soweto bar shooting


  • World
  • Monday, 11 Jul 2022

FILE PHOTO: Police cordon off the scene where 15 people were killed by unknown gunmen inside a tavern, in Nomzamo, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, July 10, 2022. REUTERS/Siyabonga Sishi

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Police are hunting for five attackers who burst into a bar in Soweto, South Africa, and killed 15 customers in a hail of at least 137 bullets over the weekend, the police minister said on Monday.

Nine other people were wounded in the shooting in the early hours of Sunday morning that shocked a nation with one of the world's highest murder rates.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Amazon launches an online discount storefront to better compete with Shein and Temu
South Korea top court upholds conviction of 'comfort women' activist over embezzlement
Australia to make big tech liable for citizens’ online safety
New Zealand parliament debates controversial bill as protesters march on capital
Philippines Marcos' says will not block ICC if ex-president Duterte wants to be investigated
Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds
Trump taps firebrand congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general
Bob Lee’s accused killer says tech executive ‘went crazy on me’
Think twice before sharing photos of your kids online, experts say
Suspected bomber dead after trying to enter Brazil's top court ahead of G20

Others Also Read