17 Killed, 15 Wounded in South Africa Tavern Shooting

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17 people were killed and 15 wounded in a tavern shooting near Johannesburg.
Police have launched a manhunt for eight gunmen who fled the scene.
The motive for the attack is currently unknown.

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Gunmen armed with assault rifles opened fire at a tavern in Wedela township near Johannesburg on Saturday night, killing 17 people and injuring 15. According to police, the attackers searched some patrons and stole cellphones before fleeing. A manhunt is underway, but the motive has not yet been established. The incident is the latest mass shooting in a country grappling with high levels of violent crime.

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Police in South Africa have launched a manhunt after eight gunmen killed 17 people and wounded 15 others in a shooting at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg. The motive for the Saturday night attack is unknown.

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