Police hunt for suspects after four killed in Philippi East shooting

Police are still searching for suspects in a shooting incident in the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East on the Cape Flats.
Three men and a woman were killed at a house on Saturday evening.
Two gunmen entered the premises and fired several shots. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says the incident is under investigation.
“The matter is still under investigation. No arrests have been made yet. Serious Violent Crime detectives are following up on all leads in a bid to make a breakthrough in the case. Anyone with information is requested to call Crime Stoppers.”

#sapsWC Philippi East police have opened murder and attempted murder dockets for investigation after three men, a woman were shot dead and another person injured in the Marikana informal settlement in a shooting incident on Saturday evening.
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