12 dead in mass shooting after gang opened fire on residents in poor South African neighbourhood

At least twelve people have died after being caught in a mass shooting in a poor South African neighbourhood.

The gang of more than 10 suspects opened fire on Tuesday evening in the Cleveland suburb of Johannesburg, also leaving nine wounded.

It is said the criminal group were vying for control of illegal mining or other activities, though police said the motive was still under investigation. 

Police said the shooters were dropped off at the settlement in a minibus ‘and moved through the area, opening fire on residents and community members at multiple locations before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.’

The victims were

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