Unknown shot with assault rifles of visitors to a bar in South Africa // During the shooting in a bar in South Africa killed 17 people

Gunmen opened fire at a bar in the village of Vedela, west of Johannesburg. At least 17 people were killed and 15 injured, South African police said.

The incident occurred on Saturday at about 21:30 local time (22:30 GMT). About eight people shot people first outside and then inside the facility. They were reportedly armed with AK-47 assault rifles and pistols.

“According to reports, the attackers searched some visitors and took their mobile phones,” police said. However, they stressed that the motive for the attack has not yet been established. After the attack, the attackers fled in two cars.

Police declared eight attackers wanted, their identities have not yet been established. The victims were taken to hospital.