Suspect injured in shooting near Johor Zoo, police confirm
Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad says the suspect, who has a criminal record of 16 offences, is stable and receiving treatment in hospital.
Johor police have confirmed a shooting incident near Jalan Gertak Merah near Johor Zoo yesterday. The suspect, a 28-year-old man with a criminal record, and his 29-year-old female companion were involved in the incident. The suspect was driving a Honda City dangerously, prompting police to chase them for 1km before the shooting occurred.
Two shots were fired after the car rammed into several civilian vehicles, one of which struck the male suspect in the head. Drugs, including ecstasy and ketamine, were found in the car. Both suspects tested positive for methamphetamine. The male suspect, who was injured, is in stable condition at Sultanah Aminah Hospital. Police will seek a remand order for the female suspect, and the case is being investigated under specific laws.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
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- Police say Honda City chase ends in gunfire near Johor Zoo; drugs seized, male suspect shot in head malaymail.com
- Man with 16 previous criminal records shot in head after alleged attempt to flee Johor police thevibes.com
- Police probe resentment among possible motives in Johor schoolgirl's murder malaysiakini.com
