The case against two men linked to the triple murder in Gordon’s Bay will resume next week.
Tyron October (32) and Byron Dryer (36) made their first
appearance in the Strand Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The duo is accused of
the fatal shooting of three men, aged between 40 and 45, in the parking area of
Gordon’s Bay Mall. The pair are accused of opening fire on the victims while
they were seated in a vehicle at the mall’s parking lot on 27 January 2026 at
approximately 21:30.
‘’Official reports indicate that the deceased men were in
the parking lot at Gordon’s Bay Mall at approximately 21:30 when unknown gunmen
travelling in a vehicle approached them and shots were fired. Two victims died
inside the vehicle and another outside the car. The suspects later fled in
their vehicle,’’ said Police spokesperson, Brigadier Novela Potelwa, at the
time.
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Police suspects the incident to be gang related. The matter was postponed to Wednesday, 25 February 2026, for a formal bail application.
On Monday, Colonel Andrè Traut, said a third suspect has
also been arrested in connection with the triple murder and is expected to
appear in court soon.
Done by: Shaneca Cupido
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