Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Getty/iStock)A mass shooting in an informal settlement near Johannesburg, South Africa, has left 12 people dead and nine injured. The attack took place late on Tuesday night in Cleveland, with police responding to reports of gunfire around 11.10pm local time. Police are searching for more than 10 suspects who allegedly arrived and fled the scene in a white Toyota Quantum vehicle. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, although a witness suggested a possible link to illegal mining. Eleven victims died at the scene, with the twelfth succumbing to injuries in hospital, and no arrests have been made so far. In fullManhunt underway after twelve killed in mass shooting in JohannesburgThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

JOHANNESBURG - At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured in a mass shooting at an informal settlement in Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, police said on…

Gauteng province's top cop said it was too early to say if the incident late on Tuesday night was related to illegal mining in the area.

Armed Men Kill 12 Residents, Injure Others In Johannesburg Mass Shooting In South Africa

Police begin manhunt for more than 10 suspects following attack

Tragedy struck Johannesburg on Tuesday evening. Gunmen opened fire at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland. At least 12 people lost their lives. Nine others sustained…

At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured after gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, South Africa.