SEREMBAN: A 33-year-old man with a criminal record died following an attack by several armed men after having a meal with his family at a restaurant near here.
State police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the suspects, armed with firearms and sharp weapons, attacked the victim while he was walking back to his car at around 11.20pm on Wednesday.
Based on preliminary investigations, six masked suspects, who came in several vehicles, blocked the victim’s car.
“The victim then tried to escape but the armed suspects chased him, fired several shots and attacked him with sharp weapons,” he said in a statement yesterday.
DCP Alzafny said the victim suffered serious injuries and collapsed a short distance away.
“Medical personnel who arrived a short while later confirmed the victim’s death.
“The victim succumbed to gunshot and slash wounds. His remains were taken to hospital for a post-mortem,” he said.
The case was being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder and Section 3 of the Firearms Act (Increased Penalties) 1971.
DCP Alzafny said checks showed the victim had a criminal record linked to 42 offences, including robbery, causing hurt and housebreaking.
“We have launched a manhunt for the suspects and are also looking for the vehicles used by them,” he said, adding that they were looking into the motive.
He urged those with information on the case to call the district police hotline at 06-6033 222 to assist in investigations.
