POLICE are investigating a mass shooting in Phillippi East where four men were shot and three killed in Better Life informal settlement on Sunday night.
Crime groups were alerted of the shooting which took place on Sunday before midnight when unknown gunmen entered a premises and opened fire at manne who were ringing in yesterday’s public holiday with a paar doppe.
Three men between the ages of 28 and 39 were shot dead while a fourth was left wounded and transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said that police are investigating a case of triple murder and one case of attempted murder in Philippi East.
Traut reports: “Provincial Serious Violent Crime detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, 15 June 2025, at approximately 11.15pm.
“According to reports, the victims were consuming alcohol inside a residence in 18083 Road, Better Life, Philippi East, when unknown assailants entered the premises and opened fire.
“Three victims were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while the fourth was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
“Detectives are investigating three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.”
Police are appealing to anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit a tip-off anonymously via the MySAPS application.