At Least 11 Killed in KwaMakhutha Mass Shooting
At Least 11 Killed in KwaMakhutha Mass Shooting
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The shooting reportedly occurred shortly before 11 p.m., when the gunmen rushed into the house and opened fire on everyone inside.
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Given the scale of the attack and the effort to locate the perpetrators, a provincial police unit was expected to take over the case on the morning of Sept. 23.
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Initial reports described the deceased as nine males and one female, although other reports gave a higher death toll and said a pregnant woman was among those killed.
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KwaZulu-Natal government spokesperson Lindelani Mbatha said the provincial government extended its “deepest condolences” to victims’ families and that the incident had left the community in “profound shock and grief.”
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Police were examining the scene for clues and combing it for evidence as they worked to identify and track down the attackers, who fled after the shooting.
Armed gunmen stormed a house in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, late Tuesday night and opened fire on 14 people gathered inside, killing at least 11 and wounding three others New Indian Express. The attackers rushed into the home in the Ziko area shortly before 11 p.m., fired on everyone present, and then fled the scene Kansas. A pregnant woman was among those killed, according to US News.
No Arrests Yet as Police Begin Investigation
Police and the eThekwini District Tracing Team immediately launched an investigation into the mass shooting Kansas. However, no arrests had been reported by the time details emerged. A provincial police unit was expected to take over the case on September 23 morning, given the scale of the attack and the effort required to locate the gunmen Miami Herald.
Motive Remains Unknown in Brutal Attack
The reason behind the shooting remains a mystery. Police were examining the scene for clues and combing it for evidence as they worked to identify the attackers Tri-City Herald. Initial reports described the deceased as nine males and one female, though other sources confirmed a higher death toll of 11.
Community in Shock After Deadly Massacre
KwaZulu-Natal government spokesperson Lindelani Mbatha said the provincial government extended its "deepest condolences" to victims' families New Indian Express. The incident has left the community in "profound shock and grief," according to officials. Provincial Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli was expected to visit the scene, meet with officials and affected families, and assess the response.
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