Third suspect arrested in Reiger Park killings as Hawks clamp down

A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the killings of two Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit officers and two civilians in Reiger Park earlier this month, according to the Hawks. The 27-year-old man was apprehended in Ekurhuleni on Wednesday during an intelligence-led operation by the Serious Organised Crime Investigation team based in Germiston.

The suspect is set to appear in Boksburg Magistrate's Court on Friday, charged with similar crimes as his co-accused. This brings the total number of suspects charged in relation to the August 7 shootings to three. One of the accused is reportedly related to another suspect. Acting Hawks national head Lieutenant-General Sphesihle Nkosi commended the swift and methodical operation that led to the arrest.

The Hawks remain committed to investigating and apprehending individuals involved in taking innocent lives, particularly law enforcement officers. This development follows the arrest of a second suspect, Jamal Meyer, on August 16, who claimed during his initial court appearance that he was assaulted by police and experiencing chest pains - claims the State did not formally oppose medical assessment.

The initial suspect, Reagan Cheslin Collis, 23, who was arrested first, remains the alleged gunman responsible for the shootings, facing multiple charges including murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. He is currently held at Modderbee prison for security reasons.

Authorities indicate the investigation is ongoing to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the murders and to determine if additional suspects were involved.