At least 12 killed, including three children, in mass shooting at South African bar

At least 12 people, including three children, were killed in a mass shooting that took place on Saturday in an unlicensed bar near the South African capital. Meanwhile, 13 other injured people are currently receiving treatment in the hospital. Multiple suspects carried out the shooting at a bar inside a hostel in the Saulsville township, West of Pretoria during the early hours, AP reported.

While ten victims were killed on the spot, two others died at the hospital, according to police. The victims killed included a 3-year-old boy, a 16-year-old girl, and a 12-year-old boy. Police said a search is underway to nab three male suspects. Police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe told the national broadcaster SABC that three unknown gunmen entered the hostel and opened fire at a group of people