DST News: Nine people were killed and at least 10 others injured after gunmen opened fire at a tavern in Bekkersdal, near Johannesburg, early on Sunday, police said.

According to authorities, about 12 unidentified attackers arrived in two vehicles around 1:00am local time and began shooting indiscriminately at patrons. Seven men and two women were killed, while some victims were shot as they tried to flee. A taxi driver nearby was also among the dead.

Police have launched a manhunt, but the motive for the attack remains unclear. South Africa continues to grapple with high levels of gun violence, with mass shootings frequently reported at taverns and informal drinking spots.

Source: BBC