Local Man Wanted in Puchong Fatally Shot as Nearby Residents Report Hearing Gunshots
Yesterday, in Puchong Prima, a man was fatally shot in an incident captured on social media near an apartment building. The individual, now identified as a wanted suspect with a history of legal issues, succumbed to injuries sustained in a gunfight in front of Apartment Sri Acasia, Taman Puchong Prima, at 3:49 pm on January 14.
The MYNEWSHUB Twitter page shared the video and aftermath images. According to a report by Harian Metro, Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan disclosed that the deceased man had a criminal record comprising 7 offenses and 6 previous drug-related charges.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, led by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Subang Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD). The police have urged the public not to share the viral video to prevent potential public disturbances.
The panic ensued among residents around Jalan Puchong Prima 3 yesterday as they heard a gunshot. The online-shared video depicts several individuals shouting, followed by what seems to be a single gunshot.
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Lelaki maut ditembak ada 13 rekod jenayah, dadah
— MYNEWSHUB (@mynewshub) January 14, 2024
Subang Jaya: Lelaki yang ditembak mati dalam kejadian di Puchong Prima, di sini hari ini adalah individu dikehendaki polis yang mempunyai 13 rekod lampau.
Ketua Polis Selangor, Datuk Hussein Omar Khan berkata, suspek adalah… pic.twitter.com/jEP6aDwEwt