Philippi police are investigating a case of murder after a 40-year-old man was shot and killed in Mandel Road in Newfields.

Police have confirmed that the victim was in front of a local cash and carry when he was approached by three armed males.

When he tried to flee the scene, the suspects fired gunshots.

The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested.

Police say that the motive for this attack is armed robbery.