Jalan Stephen Yong shooting: Civil servant among 6 remanded

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, April 27: A civil servant was among the six suspects involved in a shooting incident at Jalan Stephen Yong on Saturday (April 26).

According to TVS, based on information obtained, all suspects are from two different groups. Following investigations, it was also reported that three of the suspects were under the influence of alcohol and illegal substances.

A four- and seven-day remand order from April 28 to May 4 was issued by Senior Assistant Registrar, Heng Yi Min, to assist in the investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

All suspects are being represented by National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) lawyers Russell Lim and Zoe Chan.

On Saturday at around 5.30am, two men came to the Batu Kawa police station to report that a friend of theirs, who was lying in a car, was believed to have been shot while driving along Jalan Stephen Yong.

It was also made known to the media that the two men were with the victim in the car and brought both the car and their friend to the station. The victim was identified as the passenger of the vehicle, but it was unknown if he was sitting in the front or at the back.

A team from the Padawan district police headquarters and a medical officer were despatched to the scene and confirmed the death of a 34-year-old local man. There was a gunshot wound to the victim’s head.

Later on, police arrested six suspects aged between 26 and 45 at various locations between 4pm and 5.30pm.

Those who have information related to the incident are urged to come forward and assist the investigation by contacting the investigating officer, ASP Sylvarius Gopog, at 013-863 7241. — DayakDaily

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