South African police said 17 people were killed and 15 wounded in a shooting at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg, according to The Straits Times. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects responsible for the attack.
Deutsche Welle reported that a separate shooting in Cape Town left 10 people dead, describing the incidents as a pair of mass shootings that together left dozens dead. This claim of a second shooting is reported only by Deutsche Welle among the supplied sources.
Left-leaning outlets The Independent and Al Jazeera English also reported at least 17 dead in the tavern shooting, consistent with the center-outlet figures. Al Jazeera English described the event as a breaking news story, indicating details were still emerging.
No information on the identities of victims, suspects or a motive has been reported by any of the supplied outlets.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Independent and Al Jazeera English both reported at least 17 dead in the tavern shooting.
- Al Jazeera English flagged the story as breaking news, indicating details were still developing.
“At least 17 dead in mass shooting at bar in South Africa, police say” — The Independent
Center
- The Straits Times reported 17 killed and 15 wounded in the Wedela tavern shooting and noted police had launched a manhunt.
- Deutsche Welle reported a separate shooting in Cape Town that left 10 dead, describing the events together as a pair of mass shootings.
“South Africa police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting” — The Straits Times
Questions readers ask
What happened in South Africa?
South African police said at least 17 people were killed and 15 wounded in a shooting at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg, on a Sunday. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.
Was there more than one shooting?
Deutsche Welle reported a separate shooting in Cape Town that left 10 people dead, describing the events as a pair of mass shootings. Other supplied sources did not mention a second shooting.
Have any suspects been identified or arrested?
The supplied sources do not report any suspects being identified or arrested. South African police have launched a manhunt following the Wedela tavern shooting.
How many people were injured, not just killed?
According to The Straits Times, 15 people were wounded in addition to the 17 killed in the Wedela tavern shooting.
What happens next?
South African police have launched a manhunt for the suspects behind the Wedela tavern shooting. The supplied sources do not provide further details on the investigation's progress.
Sources · 21 outlet reports
- ABC NewsLeft-leaningSeparate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningAt least 17 killed in South Africa shooting
- Associated PressLeft-leaningSeparate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningAt least 27 killed in 2 mass shootings in South Africa
- CNNLeft-leaningSouth Africa police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting
- The GuardianLeft-leaningAt least 27 dead in two mass shootings in South Africa, police say
- The IndependentLeft-leaningAt least 17 dead in mass shooting at bar in South Africa, police say
- Arab NewsCenterSeparate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead
- BBC NewsCenterTwo mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
- Deutsche WelleCenterGunmen kill 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa
- EuronewsCenterTwo mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
- ReutersCenterSouth Africa police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting
- The HillCenterSeparate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead
- The Japan TimesCenterSouth Africa police hunt suspects after 27 killed in two separate shootings
- The Straits TimesCenterSouth Africa police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting
- The Times of IndiaCenter17 killed, 15 wounded in South Africa mass shooting
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningSouth Africa mass shootings kill 27, wound 26
- New York PostRight-leaningSouth Africa police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting
- NewsmaxRight-leaningSeparate Mass Shootings in South Africa Townships Leave at Least 27 People Dead
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningPolice launch manhunt after 27 people killed in South Africa mass shootings
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningSouth Africa Mass Shooting