Gunmen stormed an informal settlement near Johannesburg and shot dead 12 people overnight, South African police said Wednesday.

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.