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Reiger Park shooting leaves families struggling to cope

One of the four people who were fatally shot has been described as generous, jovial, and dedicated.

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Last night’s shooting in Reiger Park, which claimed the lives of two women and two Anti-Gang Unit police constables, has left families grappling with the aftermath. Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza visited the affected families today, expressing the city's commitment to tackling drugs and gangsterism. One of the victims, 31-year-old Roleen Lessing, was described as generous, jovial, and dedicated to her family.

Her cousin, Sharney Blackmail, described the incident as leaving them speechless, emphasizing that no one expected such an event to occur in their community. Xhakaza pledged the city's resources, including its metro police, to support efforts in dealing with the issues plaguing Reiger Park, while awaiting a full report from the South African Police Service.

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