In South Africa, shooting at a party killed 11 people

South African police reported a shooting at a house party in the town of Kwamahuta, 30km from Durban. According to police, 11 people were killed, including a pregnant woman, and at least 3 others were injured. 10 people died on the spot, another died in hospital.

Three masked men reportedly broke into the party and opened fire. The police are conducting an operation to catch the criminals. Their motive is unknown. At the same time, the media, citing police, write that several dead or injured in the shooting were known to the authorities on suspicion of criminal activity.

South Africa has one of the highest rates of violent crime in the world. With a population of 62 million, there are about 20,000 murders a year. The area in which the shooting occurred is also often included in criminal reports. Earlier this year, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country’s armed forces would be deployed to help police fight organized crime.

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