**Title: Twelve Killed in Johannesburg Mass Shooting, Manhunt Underway**
**Johannesburg, South Africa – June 10, 2026** – A tragic mass shooting occurred late Tuesday night in an informal settlement near Johannesburg, resulting in the deaths of twelve individuals and injuries to nine others. The incident took place shortly after 11 PM local time in the Jumpers informal settlement, located in Cleveland, approximately six kilometers east of the city center.
According to Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi of the South African Police Service (SAPS), a group of more than ten armed assailants entered the settlement through multiple entrances and began firing indiscriminately at residents. “Eight adult males and three adult females were declared dead at the scene,” Colonel Nevhuhulwi reported. Another victim succumbed to their injuries later in the hospital, bringing the total fatalities to twelve.
The police have initiated a manhunt for the suspects, who fled the scene in the same vehicle they arrived in. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities have not yet identified any of the assailants.
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of violence in South Africa, which has one of the highest murder rates in the world, averaging over 60 homicides each day. The prevalence of both legal and illegal firearms contributes to the frequency of shootings, often driven by gang rivalries and competition among informal businesses.
As the investigation continues, local residents have expressed their shock and fear following the incident. The presence of SAPS officers and members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) was noted in the area as they conducted searches and sought to reassure the community.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting or the suspects to come forward as they work to restore safety and security in the affected area.