Suspect dies after alleged petrol-bomb attack on AGU officer’s Eerste River home

Four suspects allegedly petrol-bombed an Anti-Gang Unit officer’s home in Eerste River at about 12:20 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. The officer’s wife alerted him while he was on patrol; when he and his colleagues arrived, the suspects allegedly shot at police, who returned fire and chased their vehicle to Breede Street in Silwood Heights. One suspect tried to flee on foot, collapsed and was declared dead at the scene; three men aged 24, 25 and 35 were arrested. IPID is investigating the death, while police in Kleinvlei are investigating an arson case against all four suspects.