Teen in court for Philippi East mass murder

CAPE TOWN - A teenager is expected to appear at the Athlone magistrate's court in connection with the Philippi East mass murder.

The 19-year-old was arrested in Worcester last week.

Three suspects entered an illegal liquor outlet and started opening fire earlier this month.

READ | Eight people shot dead in Philippi East, Cape Town

Six people died on the scene, while three others succumbed to their injuries in hospital. 

Police continue to search for more suspects in the shooting, believed to be related to extortion.

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