Johannesburg Mass Shooting: Twelve killed; nine injured in gun attack

June 10, 2026

A shooting incident has occurred in an informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, South Africa. At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured in this violent event. The South African Police Service reported receiving information about the shooting at the Jumpers informal settlement around 11:10 PM on Tuesday.

Police officers immediately arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation, discovering multiple victims at various locations within the area. Eight men and three women were pronounced dead at the scene, while another victim later succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. The injured were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical treatment. According to the police, more than 10 suspects were dropped off near the settlement from a white Toyota Quantum vehicle.

Modus Operandi of the Attackers
The attackers entered the settlement using two separate routes. Moving through the community, they opened fire indiscriminately on the residents. Following the shooting, all the suspects fled in the same white Toyota Quantum vehicle. Police stated that the suspects had been dropped off near a petrol station in Cleveland.

Investigation and Challenges
The motive behind this brutal attack remains unclear. No arrests have been made in the case so far. Authorities have launched a massive operation to locate the attackers and have appealed to the public to share any information regarding the incident. Levels of violent crime in South Africa remain consistently high; the country has one of the highest murder rates in the world.