KLANG: The police are still investigating the actual motive behind a shooting and hit-and-run incident in Kapar that left one of two motorcycle-riding suspects dead.
North Klang OCPD Asst Comm S. Vijaya Rao said the incident, which occurred along Jalan Keretapi Lama on Thursday (March 5) morning, was believed to have stemmed from a misunderstanding.
“At this stage, we have recorded statements from five individuals to assist in the investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Their statements are important in helping police determine the motive and cause of the incident,” he said when contacted on Saturday (March 7).
He added that more witnesses could be called in to assist with the investigation if they have relevant information.
He also said the second suspect, who was riding the motorcycle and was hit by a four-wheel-drive vehicle, is in stable condition and receiving treatment at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR) in Klang.
"Initial investigations revealed that the two suspects, who were riding a motorcycle, had allegedly fired shots at a worker in Kampung Perepat. The worker’s employer, who was driving the four-wheel drive vehicle and witnessed the incident, pursued the suspects along Jalan Keretapi Lama.
"When one of the suspects pointed an object resembling a pistol, the driver rammed the motorcycle, causing both suspects to fall and be dragged near the entrance of Taman Sri Kapar," he added.
Earlier, Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar said checks showed that the suspect who died had 23 previous criminal records involving serious offences, including murder, attempted murder and gang robbery.
His accomplice, meanwhile, has 10 prior criminal records and is listed as a wanted person under Section 130V of the Penal Code.
The police have also detained the 49-year-old driver of the Hilux to assist in the investigation. Checks revealed that he also has previous criminal records related to drug offences and cases investigated under Sections 302 and 307 of the Penal Code.
