News24 | Man arrested for Reiger Park mass shooting to be released

The street in Reiger Park where gunmen opened fire on several people.

The 23-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the Reiger Park mass shooting in which six people were killed is expected to be released from custody on Wednesday.

The man was arrested on Monday night after he was traced by the Anti-Gang Unit and was expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

However, News24 had since reliably learnt from court officials that the matter would not be enrolled.

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Police believe that the killing of the six was related to a gang retaliation following the funeral of a gang boss on the same day.

More to follow.

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