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Coverage dated June 9, 2026

12 killed in Johannesburg mass shooting

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Police in Johannesburg, South Africa, are looking for at least 10 people who carried out a mass shooting attack that killed 12 people Tuesday night.

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  1. New York Post

    Multiple attackers kill 12 people and wound 9 in a late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg (opens New York Post)

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    Multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine others in a late-night mass shooting in the South African city of Johannesburg, police said Wednesday.

  2. UPI

    12 killed in Johannesburg mass shooting (opens UPI)

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    Police in Johannesburg, South Africa, are looking for at least 10 people who carried out a mass shooting attack that killed 12 people Tuesday night.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Mass shooting leaves 12 dead and at least 9 hurt in an impoverished South Africa community (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The shooting unfolded late Tuesday night in an informal settlement in Johannesburg’s Cleveland suburb, police said.

  4. CBS News

    Mass shooting by multiple attackers leaves at least dozen dead, 9 wounded in South Africa, police say (opens CBS News)

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    Multiple attackers killed at least 12 people and wounded nine others in a late-night mass shooting near South Africa's biggest city, Johannesburg, police say.

  5. Deutsche Welle

    South Africa: Mass shooting kills 12 near Johannesburg (opens Deutsche Welle)

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  6. NBC News

    Multiple attackers kill 12 and wound 9 in Johannesburg mass shooting (opens NBC News)

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    The attackers “moved through the area, opening fire on residents and community members at multiple locations before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle,” police said.

  7. Al Jazeera

    Twelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting, manhunt under way (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Police say a manhunt is under way for more than 10 suspects after the attack on an informal settlement.

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