Fatal Shootout between Police and Wanted Man in Perak
Early Morning Incident
A 43-year-old man wanted for his alleged involvement in a string of gold wholesaler robberies was shot and killed in a shootout with police early this morning on Jalan Slim Lama, Tanjung Malim. The suspect, from Klang, Selangor, had 11 prior criminal records and was the mastermind of a gang involved in gold wholesaler robberies.
The Incident
According to Perak police chief Azizi Aris, the incident occurred at 3:10 am when a police patrol conducting surveillance in the area spotted a man driving at high speed in a Nissan Almera car. When instructed to stop, the suspect sped up and fired several shots at the police vehicle. In self-defence, police returned fire, hitting the suspect. The suspect was found covered in blood and pronounced dead at the scene by medics.
Background of the Suspect
Azizi said the suspect had 11 prior criminal records and was the mastermind of a gang involved in gold wholesaler robberies. The gang was involved in at least 25 gold robbery cases in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, and Perak since 2018, with estimated total losses of RM34.2 million.
Recent Robbery
The latest robbery committed by the gang occurred on August 27 in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, involving a loss of 4.5kg of gold, valued at RM1.485 million.
Police Efforts to Prevent Further Crimes
Azizi said police are also tracking down the remaining members of the gang to prevent further crimes. The car driven by the suspect was stolen in 2017 and had fake licence plates.
Conclusion
The fatal shootout serves as a reminder of the harsh consequences of a life of crime. The Perak police will continue to work tirelessly to bring criminals to justice and prevent further crimes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was the suspect involved in the shootout?
The suspect was a 43-year-old man from Klang, Selangor, with 11 prior criminal records. - How many gold robbery cases was the gang involved in?
The gang was involved in at least 25 gold robbery cases in various states, with estimated total losses of RM34.2 million. - What was the value of the gold stolen in the latest robbery?
The latest robbery in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, involved a loss of 4.5kg of gold, valued at RM1.485 million.