12 charged over gang brawls in Shah Alam, 10 still sought

Shah Alam police have charged twelve individuals in connection with two gang-related brawls that resulted in one fatality and another victim suffering severe injuries. The alleged gangsters, aged between 23 and 46, were apprehended during a joint operation spanning Selangor and Johor between August 14 and 28. Selangor's State Police Chief, Shazeli Kahar, announced that ten other suspects remain at large.

Out of the twelve charged, eight face murder charges, while the remaining four are accused of rioting with weapons following a slashing incident in Sri Muda. Some suspects were released due to lack of evidence, according to Shazeli during a press conference.

Though the two incidents appear unrelated, both are believed to be tied to gang activities. The fatal clash in Taman Alam Megah on August 25 stemmed from a turf war, while the slashing incident in Sri Muda on August 13 resulted from a misunderstanding. In the former case, a 23-year-old man was killed after being slashed and subsequently hit by a Perodua Alza.

Eight suspects, including two brothers, were charged with murder on September 4. Meanwhile, in the latter incident, a 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries after being slashed near a petrol station by several men using an imitation pistol. Police are actively searching for seven suspects linked to the murder and three individuals connected to the Sri Muda assault.