Saturday, February 08, 2025

Five men shot and set alight in Philippi East

Western Cape police are on the hunt for four suspects who shot and set alight five men in a vehicle on Friday evening.

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The incident occurred in the Better Life area in Phillipi East.

‘’Reports from the scene indicate that the deceased were in a vehicle in the Better Life area when four armed suspects emerged and shot the occupants of the vehicle. The suspects subsequently set the occupants alight. The identities of the deceased persons are yet to be determined with investigators hard at work collecting evidence. The ages of the deceased persons are estimated to be between 20 and 30,’’ said Brigadier Novela Potelwa, Western Cape police spokesperson.

The motive is unknown at this stage.

Police called on anyone with information that could assist with the investigation to contact Captain Andre Lotter on 079 894 1547. Alternatively, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111

Two days earlier, a man was killed in the same manner in that community. Last Tuesday, three people were murdered with the same modus operandi in Delft.

 

Done By: Elona Sibunzi

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