Overview
- The shooting unfolded around 21:30 on Disa Road in Philippi East, where two gunmen reportedly entered a yard and opened fire.
- Three men and one woman were killed, and another woman was injured and left the scene before police arrived.
- Philippi East police opened murder and attempted murder dockets before the case was taken over by provincial serious and violent crime detectives.
- No arrests have been announced, and authorities have not confirmed a motive for the attack.
- Police appealed for tip-offs via Crime Stop at 08600 10111, noting the case follows recent Western Cape shootings, including January’s nine-fatality Marikana attack now before the court.