11 killed in mass shooting near South Africa’s Durban

AI-generated illustration of a South African police scene following a mass shooting near Durban. / Radar Africa

At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting near the South African city of Durban, according to police.

Three gunmen entered a house in KwaMakhutha township late on Tuesday and opened fire on people inside.

Police said 14 people were shot. Ten died at the scene.

Four others were taken to hospital. However, one later died from their injuries, bringing the death toll to 11, according to the BBC.

Pregnant woman among those killed

Police said 13 men and one woman were inside the house when the shooting happened.

The woman, who police believe was pregnant, was among those killed.

Meanwhile, police have launched a manhunt for the three suspects.

The motive remains unclear.

However, investigators said they have not ruled out a possible dispute between rival groups. Police also said some of the victims were known to authorities in connection with suspected illegal activity.

Police investigate motive

According to the BBC, local broadcaster eNCA reported that the attackers also set fire to a vehicle belonging to one of the victims before leaving the scene.

Police are continuing their investigation.

South Africa continues to face high levels of violent crime. Police figures show that more than 60 murders are recorded per day on average, according to the BBC.

The latest attack comes amid wider concern over violent crime in the country.

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