[Video]Reiger Park shooting: 6 murdered in ‘gang retaliation’ – resident
The Reiger Park community is reeling in shock after last night’s shooting.
According to police, the mass shooting in Reiger Park last night (November 1) claimed six lives and left three people injured.
Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the Acting Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Gauteng, Major General Fred Kekana, mobilised resources following a drive-by shooting incident.
“It is reported that on the afternoon of November 1, two vehicles – a silver Polo and a black Polo – came into the area and the occupants started shooting randomly.”
Police say the motive for the shootings is not clear at this stage.
“Investigations are underway, and a manhunt has been launched for the suspects,” said Nevhuhulwi
Reiger Park police spokesman Constable Johannes Msimanga said the shooting started in Regent Street at about 19:30.
A man who works closely with the community and did not want to be named said he was watching the Springboks versus Japan game in Reiger Park when the shooting began.
This source told Boksburg Advertiser a gang member was shot and killed in Reiger Park last week and the funeral was held yesterday. It is his opinion the random shootings were in retaliation for the murder of this gang member.
“We just heard gunshots and ran from Reiger Park. People were in panic mode – everything came to a standstill. It was terrifying. I’ve never experienced anything like this before,” he said.
Reiger Park Community Medics reported they and EMS Chaplaincy and Trauma Support responded to a call regarding a mass shooting across various streets in Reiger Park.
Upon the Medics arrival, the following was reported:
- One male found deceased in Regent Street.
- One female was transported privately to hospital and later succumbed to her injuries.
- One male found deceased in Martin Du Preez Street.
- One male found deceased in William Street.
- Two females found deceased in Standbury Crescent.
The ages of the deceased were unknown at the time the information was provided.
A 34-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was transported to hospital in stable condition.
A security guard sustained a gunshot wound to the foot and was transported to hospital.
The Citizen reported that police will beef up visibility in Reiger Park following the shooting.
Acting Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Major General Fred Kekana told SABC news that the incident occurred after the funeral of an alleged gang member.
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