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11 Dead, 14 Hospitalized in Pretoria Shebeen Shooting

Police describe multiple assailants opening fire at a Saulsville home used as a tavern during a pre-dawn attack.

Overview

  • Police say a total of 25 people were shot at the Saulsville, Atteridgeville property in the early hours of Saturday.
  • Officers were informed at about 06:00 after the shooting reportedly occurred around 04:00 to 04:15.
  • Investigators believe at least three unknown gunmen entered the premises and fired indiscriminately.
  • Among those killed were children aged 3, 12 and 16, according to the South African Police Service.
  • Forensic and ballistic specialists, detectives and serious and violent crimes officers have been deployed as the probe continues.