WC police probing a triple murder, attempted murder in Philippi East
Police said unknown men opened fire on the victims, leaving three dead and another injured on Sunday.
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CAPE TOWN - Western Cape police are investigating a triple murder and an attempted murder in Philippi East.
Police said unknown men opened fire on the victims, leaving three dead and another injured on Sunday.
Police spokesperson Andre Traut said serious violent crime detectives are investigating the incident, which occurred at a house in Better Life, Philippi East, on Sunday night.
Traut said three men, aged between 28 and 39, are dead and a fourth man is wounded.
"According to reports, the victims were inside the residence when unknown assailants entered the premises and opened fire at them.
"Three victims were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while the fourth was transported to a medical facility for treatment."
Police are investigating three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.
No arrests have been made.