Manhunt Under Way in South Africa After 12 Killed in Mass Shooting

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SOUTH AFRICA – Police in South Africa have launched a manhunt after 12 people were killed and 9 other injured in a mass shooting at an informal settlement in Johannesburg.

At least 10 suspects, heavily armed with rifles, entered the jumpers informal settlement in the suburb late on Tuesday night and opened fire before fleeing in a white vehicle, according to police.

Members of the community believe the shooting may be linked to a turf war between groups of illegal miners living in the area.

Illegal mining has been on the increase in South Africa, which has one of the highest murder rates in the world.