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Budak 11 tahun maut tembakan di kepala

A 11-year-old boy died after being shot in the head near Keningau, according to the Keningau Police Chief, Erwansyah Abdul Basir. The incident occurred on Friday around 2:35 PM at a rubber plantation in Kampung Mampulut, Sook, Keningau. Basir stated that another young child was present in the plantation before the shooting took place.

A post-mortem examination conducted at Hospital Queen Elizabeth in Kota Kinabalu confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head, officials said in a statement. The investigation is being carried out to determine how the firearm was obtained, stored, and controlled prior to the incident. Forensic and ballistic examinations are also being conducted to establish the mechanism of the shooting and any connection between the suspected firearm and the victim's injuries.

The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(A) of the Children Act 2001, which pertains to neglect, and Section 8(A) of the Firearms Act 1960, which relates to possessing, handling, or controlling firearms without a valid license or permit.

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