Retiree mistakenly shoots son dead during attempted robbery


Shooting case at Kg Baru Balakong. IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star. November 27, 2013.

KUALA LUMPUR: "My son died heedlessly. Why has my son died, while I am still alive?" were the words of slain Chong Kuan Fatt's mother, when relatives arrived at her Kg. Baru Balakong residence to comfort the grieving lady.

Chong Kuan Fatt, 51, was shot dead around 10pm Wednesday night when he came to the aid of his Burmese helper, who was being attacked by a robber.

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