Boy, 11, dies after being shot by homemade firearm in Keningau
Police say they are investigating how the weapon, known as a 'ginsok', was obtained.
An 11-year-old boy tragically lost his life in Keningau after being shot by a homemade firearm known as a "ginsok", according to police reports. The incident occurred when the victim and another child were playing inside a hut. Keningau police chief Erwansyah Abdul Basir disclosed that the boy suffered severe head injuries following a gunshot wound, which ultimately proved fatal.
He was promptly taken to Keningau Hospital for emergency care, but doctors were unable to save his life. A post-mortem examination conducted at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu confirmed that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the acquisition, storage, and handling of the firearm.
Forensic and ballistic examinations are underway to ascertain the firing mechanism and the specific type of weapon involved. The police are probing potential unlawful firearm possession and negligence that placed the children at risk.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Boy, 11, dies after being shot by homemade firearm in Keningau freemalaysiatoday.com
- Boy, 11, dies after being shot with homemade gun in Keningau nst.com.my
