Eight armed men killed 17 people in a bar in Johannesburg / The toll is provisional

Eight men armed with assault rifles killed at least 17 people and wounded another 15 on Saturday in a bar in western Johannesburg, South Africa, according to local police.

The attackers opened fire inside the establishment, and the number of victims was announced by authorities on Sunday. Police have not yet provided information about the identities of the victims, the motive for the attack, or whether anyone has been detained.

The incident occurred in an area of western Johannesburg, one of South Africa’s largest cities. Law enforcement authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances of the attack and identify all the suspects involved.

The figures are provisional, and authorities are expected to provide further information about the condition of the injured and the progress of the investigation.

Armed attacks in public spaces are a serious problem in South Africa, where firearms are frequently used in violent incidents, but police have not yet established a connection between this case and other attacks.