South Africa: 11 killed in attack on homestead
Police said some of the victims were known to authoritiesImage: Kristin Palitza/dpa/picture allianceAdvertisementGunmen killed 11 people at a homestead in the South African city of Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal province's premier said on Wednesday.
The motive for the shooting was not immediately clear.
"The victims, including a pregnant woman, were gathered at a house shortly before 11:00 pm [2100 UTC]Β when armed assailants reportedly entered the premises and opened fire," Kwa-Zulu PremierΒ Thamsanqa Ntuli said.
Police said that one of the victims died after being taken to hospital.
"Ten victims, including the woman, died at the scene and four were taken βto hospital, were one of them succumbed to gunshot injuries," police said.
Some of the victims were known to police, according to the statement.
