A tragic incident unfolded in South Africa as a mass shooting claimed the lives of six individuals and left four others injured.
On Tuesday night, in the township of Kwanobuhle near Kariega in the Eastern Cape province, three men entered a home's yard and commenced a hail of gunfire, according to authorities.
The suspects remain at large, and a search operation is currently underway.
South Africa faces the grim reality of having one of the highest homicide rates globally, with official crime statistics reporting at least 2,629 firearm-related deaths in the first three months of this year alone.
This equates to an alarming average of 30 lives lost each day.
In the recent shooting incident, five men and one woman lost their lives, while another woman was among those wounded.
Police spokesperson Col. Priscilla Naidu explained that the assailants entered the property and indiscriminately opened fire on individuals present in and around the house.
Two women were shot at the gate, with one tragically succumbing to her injuries, while the other sustained gunshot wounds.
Authorities are currently working to determine the motive behind the attack, which remains unclear at this time.
It is worth noting that South Africa has witnessed a series of mass shootings in recent months.
In January, eight individuals were fatally shot at a birthday party in the same Eastern Cape province.
In April, a tragic incident claimed the lives of 10 family members, including a child.
Last month, eight individuals were killed when gunmen stormed a men's hostel and targeted its occupants.
Additionally, in the township of Soweto in Johannesburg last year, 16 lives were lost during a shooting at a local bar.
The recurring instances of mass shootings highlight the pressing need for comprehensive efforts to address violence and its underlying causes in South Africa.
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