A 37-year-old man has died, and three others sustained injuries in a shooting at the Reiger Park flats.
While the police spokesperson has not yet reverted with full details, according to a well-placed source, two unknown men randomly opened fire near the L block on the evening of July 23.
One victim died at the scene, while the others (two men and a woman), also shot, were rushed to hospital.
It is understood that the hospital discharged the two men, but the woman is still fighting for her life.
The motive for the shooting is suspected to be gang-related.
It is not an isolated incident in the township because police in the area are investigating several other deadly shootings believed to be gang-related.
This story will be updated when more information emerges.
Meanwhile, the SAPS posted on the official Facebook page that the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) commander, Brigadier Maphoto, the AGU operational commander, Lieutenant Colonel Arends, AGU Crime Intelligence, and unit members, joined forces with the Reiger Park SAPS station commander, Lieutenant Colonel Bongani Dube, and the station management.
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The gathering aimed to closely examine the crime patterns, dynamics, and challenges associated with gang violence in the Reiger Park policing precinct and devise effective strategies in collaboration with the resident police station to combat and suppress gang activities in the community.
Maphoto, the AGU members, the station commander, and the Reiger Park SAPS management did a walkabout in the hotspot areas.
They discussed the implementation of preventive measures to address gang violence and drug distribution in these areas.
Furthermore, the SAPS members actively engaged with community members who expressed interest and a willingness to collaborate with the SAPS to fight crime.
During the visit, the AGU commander expressed admiration for the swift response, high success rate, and apprehension of known suspects in recent incidents by the Reiger Park SAPS station commander and the members.
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