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Reiger Park murders: Third arrest as CCTV raises questions over alleged gunman

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Simon Majadibodu
Reiger Park murders: Third arrest as CCTV raises questions over alleged gunman
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A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the murders of two Anti-Gang Unit officers and two women in Reiger Park. While police have identified a primary gunman, CCTV evidence has introduced conflicting accounts regarding the identity of the shooter.

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The case highlights ongoing challenges in South African law enforcement and the critical role of forensic evidence in high-profile criminal investigations.

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Ask AI 4 min The investigation into the Reiger Park killing of two Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit officers and two women has led to three arrests and the recovery of two R5 rifles. Elvino Levert Crafford, 27, became the third accused to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court. Police have identified co-accused Reagan Cheslin Collis, 23, as the alleged gunman, but CCTV footage seen by IOL has raised questions about that version. A source claims another man carried out the shooting. Collis denies the allegations. All three accused are expected back in court on August 25 for formal bail applications.

The investigation into the killing of two Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit officers and two women in Reiger Park , Ekurhuleni, has progressed to the arrests now of three supects and the recovery of two R5 rifles - but a dispute still hangs over who carried out the shooting.

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