At least 11 people have been killed after armed men opened fire at a house party in a township near Durban, South Africa, with a pregnant woman among the dead, according to police.
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Key facts
- At least 11 people were killed in the shooting, according to Sky News and Al Jazeera.
- The attack took place at a house party in a Durban township, Al Jazeera reported.
- Armed men opened fire at the gathering, according to Al Jazeera.
- One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said, as reported by the BBC and Al Jazeera.
At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a house party in South Africa, according to Sky News. The attack was carried out by armed men who opened fire at the gathering, Al Jazeera reported.
The shooting took place at a house in a township in Durban, according to Al Jazeera. Among those killed was a woman believed to be pregnant, police said, as reported by the BBC.
Al Jazeera reported that the pregnant woman and 10 others died when the armed men opened fire at the house party. The account is consistent with the toll of at least 11 dead cited by Sky News.
The BBC reported that police confirmed one of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, underlining the scale of the loss in the attack.
The available reporting from the BBC, Sky News and Al Jazeera focuses on the death toll and the location of the shooting. Further details about the circumstances, a possible motive or any suspects were not provided in the sources at the time of reporting.
Why it matters
Mass shootings at social gatherings remain a serious concern in parts of South Africa, and attacks like this claim multiple lives in a single incident. The killing of 11 people, reportedly including a pregnant woman, highlights the human cost of gun violence in the country's townships.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the South Africa shooting?
At least 11 people were killed, according to Sky News and Al Jazeera.
Where did the shooting take place?
The attack occurred at a house party in a township in Durban, according to Al Jazeera.
Who was among the victims?
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said, as reported by the BBC and Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting
Al Jazeera: Armed men open fire at a house party in a Durban township, killing a pregnant woman and 10 others.
- Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
BBC World: One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.
- At least 11 dead in mass shooting at house party in South Africa
Sky News: At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a house party in South Africa.