Reiger Park killings: Three accused to appear for bail applications

Three men facing charges over the killing of two Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit officers and two women in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni, are expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday for bail applications.

Three men arrested in connection with the killing of two Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit officers and two women in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni, are expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday for formal bail applications.

The accused are Reagan Cheslin Collis, 23, Jamal Meyer and Elvino Levert Crafford, 27.

Crafford, the third suspect to be arrested, appeared in court on Friday. He was arrested last Wednesday by the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation team based in Germiston, Ekurhuleni.

Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale said Crafford faced the same charges as his co-accused under the doctrine of common purpose, as all three allegedly participated in the crimes.

During his first appearance, Crafford had visible bruises on his face.

His lawyer, attorney Samkele Kuzani, told the court Crafford alleged he had been brutally assaulted by police during his arrest.

Kuzani asked that the charge sheet be endorsed to allow Crafford to receive medical attention.

Crafford's case was postponed to August 25 for a formal bail application alongside his co-accused.

He faces four counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, and charges relating to the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

IOL previously reported that a source familiar with the incident who has seen CCTV footage linked to the shooting has disputed the police version, claiming that Collis may not have been the shooter.

The developments come after Meyer, the second person charged in connection with the killings, appeared in the same court last Tuesday.

Meyer told the court, through his lawyer, that he had been brutally assaulted by police and was experiencing sharp chest pain.

Kuzani said: "My client insists to me that he was brutally assaulted by the police and has a sharp pain in his chest."