By Zuko Komisa

- lleged gangster Reagan Collis (23) appeared in the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court linked to a quadruple murder.
- The charges include the murder of two police officers, two civilians, and illegal firearm possession.
- The court postponed proceedings until 25 August for a formal bail application.
The case against alleged 23-year-old gangster Regan Collis, linked to the brutal killing of two police officers and two civilians in Reiger Park, East Rand, has been postponed by the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court to 25 August for a formal bail application.
Collis appeared briefly in the dock under heavy police guard following a high-profile multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation.
The arrest, carried out at the KwaDukathole Informal Settlement in Germiston, also led to the seizure of two high-calibre R5 assault rifles linked to the lethal ambush.
The deadly incident unfolded when officers from the South African Police Service Anti-Gang Unit responded to a shooting involving two civilians in Reiger Park, only to be ambushed upon arrival.
The attack left both officers and two women dead at the scene. At the time of his arrest, Collis was already out on bail for two separate murder charges and two counts of attempted murder.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) confirmed that the scope of the case against Collis has broadened significantly as forensic and field investigations progress.
“Preliminary investigations have revealed that we have enough evidence to put in more charges. As you heard it is now four murder charges plus one attempted murder as well as two robberies with aggravating assault as well as possession of unlicensed firearms,” stated Gauteng Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale.
The court remanded Collis in custody until his next appearance on 25 August, where the state is expected to vigorously oppose any application for bail given his prior breaches and the severity of the charges.
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