Cop killed in fray

Cop killed in fray

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police here are investigating the death of Sgt. Maj. Effendi Ginting, 34, a detective from Percut Sei Tuan Police subprecinct, who was fatally shot in the head while trying to stop a mass brawl in Mandala housing complex here in the early hours of Tuesday.

Effendi's body was found near his house at the complex.

Police have conducted forensic tests, which revealed that Effendi was killed by a .8 millimeter caliber bullet, which are widely used by members of the police.

"We have tested all guns from on-duty personnel that night," commissioner Victor Manopo of the provincial police's intelligence unit said. (39/edt)