Stolen rifles recovered and arrest made in connection with Reiger Park police murders
The Hawks confirmed that the man arrested in connection with the murder of four people in Reiger Park was out on bail.
Police have apprehended at least one suspect in the slayings of two officers and two women in Reiger Park. Constable Sphiwe Sibeko and Constable Thapelo Tlomatsane were killed on Friday while allegedly responding to a crime scene involving the women. Officials have also recovered two stolen rifles, models R5, associated with the deceased officers.
The firearms were traced to KwaDukathole Informal settlement in Germiston on Monday, following a breakthrough on Sunday. The Hawks confirmed that the arrested individual was on bail and had prior arrests for violent crimes. "The person is reportedly a known gangster with outstanding murder, attempted murder, and firearm possession charges," stated the Hawks spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale.
The investigation into the killings continues, with police pursuing all involved parties. Women Roleen Lessing, 36, and Jaydin Magerman, 27, were fatally shot through their car's windshield while en route to the shops. Sibeko and Tlomatsane were reportedly killed by the same assailants following the incident. Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia visited Reiger Park on Monday, pledging further measures to combat gangsterism.
"Those responsible for the four murders have not been apprehended yet, and our efforts will persist," Cachalia stated at a press conference.
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