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WC police hunt for suspects following Philippi East triple murder

# Western Cape detectives are investigating three murders and one attempted murder after a deadly shooting in Philippi East early yesterday morning. At around 2am, two suspects impersonating police officers entered a home on Hankomo Street and opened fire. Two men aged 19 and 20, and a 20-year-old woman died at the scene. A 26-year-old woman was wounded and is receiving treatment. Police call for public assistance to find the perpetrators. The motive is still unknown.