Authorities in South Africa reported on Wednesday that a horrific mass shooting at a house party left at least 11 people dead, including a woman who was believed to be pregnant, alongside three others who were wounded in the attack. The shooting took place on Tuesday night in the KwaMakhutha township, which lies about 30 kilometers south of the east coast city of Durban, where individuals had gathered inside a house for a party prior to the entry of suspects who opened fire. Police outlined in a statement that current information suggests 13 men and one woman, thought to be pregnant, were having a party inside a house when three men showed up and began shooting at them. Following the incident, no arrests have been made so far, and the police have mobilized a massive search operation to track down the fleeing suspects. The motive behind the assault is currently not known, but preliminary police investigations revealed that certain victims were known to authorities, though details were withheld. This mass casualty event occurs against the backdrop of South Africa’s severe crime crisis, given that the country suffers from one of the highest murder rates globally, averaging about 60 deaths per day.
Mass Shooting at South African House Party Leaves 11 Dead, Including Pregnant Woman; Police Make Zero Arrests So Far
