KUALA LUMPUR: A 36-year-old local man, believed to be the leader of a violent gang involved in house break-ins and robberies, was shot dead by police at Jalan Bukit Tunku on Wednesday (Aug 6).
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) acting director Deputy Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said the suspect had a staggering 44 prior offences on record, including robbery, violent crime, drug offences, and house break-ins.
“The suspect acted aggressively when police attempted to intercept the luxury car he was driving for inspection at about 4.10am.
“He opened fire at the police, forcing CID officers to return fire in self-defence,” he told reporters at the scene.
DCP Fadil said further investigation revealed the suspect was using fake number plates on the vehicle.
“Checks with the Road Transport Department found no registration records, leading investigators to believe the car may have been smuggled into the country.
“We also seized a police vest, a revolver believed to have been used in the shooting, various house break-in tools, and drugs from the vehicle,” he said.
He added that the gang had been active since last year, targeting private residences—particularly those with safes—and stealing gold bars and cash.
“The gang comprises more than a dozen individuals. All CID units in the Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Perak contingents have been mobilised to track down the remaining members,” he said.
