Twelve killed in Cleveland mass shooting

Twelve people were killed and nine others wounded during a mass shooting at Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland on Tuesday, 9 June. Gauteng South African Police Service (SAPS) Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni is expected to visit the scene today following the deadly shooting.

According to SAPS spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko, police responded to a report of a shooting in progress at the informal settlement at approximately 11:10pm: “Upon arrival, police found numerous victims who had sustained gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services were immediately summoned to the scene to assist the injured.”

Preliminary investigations revealed that 12 people died as a result of the attack. Eight adult males and three adult females were declared dead at the scene, while another male victim later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

At least nine other victims were transported to various medical facilities for treatment of gunshot wounds.

Police said a group of 10 suspects were dropped off by a white Toyota Quantum near a petrol station in Cleveland. The suspects allegedly entered the informal settlement through both entrances and moved through the area, opening fire on residents and community members at multiple locations before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.

“The motive for the attack is currently unknown and forms part of the ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made at this stage,” Sibeko said.

SAPS has called on anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously via the MySAPS mobile application.