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23-Year-Old Arrested in Reiger Park Drive-By That Killed Six

Police credit the Anti-Gang Unit for the Monday night arrest, with a first court appearance set for Wednesday.

Overview

  • Six people, including three women, were killed and three others wounded in a 1 November drive-by in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni.
  • According to police, two vehicles — a silver Polo and a black Polo — drove into the area and opened fire on a group before fleeing.
  • The suspect was taken into custody on 3 November following an Anti-Gang Unit investigation, with the arrest confirmed publicly on Tuesday.
  • He is scheduled to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on 5 November.
  • Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Fred Kekana welcomed the arrest, and detectives continue to probe the motive, including possible gang links.