Overview
- Six people were killed and three wounded on Saturday along Williams Road in Reiger Park when gunmen in a silver Polo and a black Polo opened fire indiscriminately before fleeing.
- National police commissioner Fanie Masemola visited on Sunday, pledging a sustained presence, additional detectives, and specialised teams to stabilise the area and pursue arrests.
- Acting provincial commissioner Fred Kekana said the shooting followed the funeral of an alleged gang member and noted prior Anti-Gang Unit monitoring, with the motive still under investigation.
- Residents, shaken by recurring violence, are demanding stronger protection as police urge anonymous tip-offs via the Crime Stop Line and MySapsApp to secure prosecutable evidence.
- Kekana said a suspect has been identified who may be linked to the attack, as the manhunt continues with support from Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for swift action.