By: Nurul Fazliana Norman
SELAYANG: A police officer with the rank of Lance Corporal was seriously injured after his right wrist was severed when slashed by a man armed with a parang in an incident at an apartment in Desa Amanpuri, Kepong, on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old officer was attacked while police were carrying out an operation to arrest a suspect believed to have gone on a rampage in a residential unit.
Selangor Police Chief CP Dato’ Pahlawan Shazeli Dato’ Kahar said the suspect attacked the police officer with a parang during the arrest attempt.
“Police were forced to fire several shots in self-defence,” he said.
The suspect was subsequently taken to Hospital Selayang. He was confirmed dead upon arrival at the hospital.
The victim is reported to be in stable condition and is undergoing surgery at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL).
Shazeli urged members of the public with information related to the incident to come forward to assist investigations. He also reminded the public not to make any speculation.
Further investigations are ongoing.
Source: Selangor Police
