Man Killed in Deli Serdang Shooting; Suspects Crash While Fleeing

North Sumatra Regional Police have uncovered an alleged shooting involving a firearm that killed a man identified by the initial D in Tanjung Morawa district, Deli Serdang regency.

Two suspects, identified by the initials DAC and AAL, have been arrested. North Sumatra Police Criminal Investigation Director Senior Commissioner Cornelis Mangarahon Simanjuntak said the shooting was believed to have followed an attack on the home of a man identified as F.

“Following the incident, F contacted D to ask for help,” he said, as quoted on Friday, 23 October 2026.

After receiving the request, D set off with several companions in a Toyota Yaris. The group was also followed by several motorcyclists.

As they travelled along Limau Mukur Road in Bangun Rejo village, D’s car was allegedly forced to the side by the two suspects. A short time later, shots were fired.

D suffered gunshot wounds and died. Another passenger in the car, identified as IW, was also shot and wounded in the left thigh.

After the shooting, DAC and AAL allegedly tried to flee on a motorbike. However, their motorbike collided with the victims’ car, causing them to fall and sustain injuries.

Police arrested both suspects on Sunday, 18 October 2026.

To investigate the case, officers examined the crime scene, questioned witnesses and reviewed CCTV footage to establish the sequence of events.

Police also seized several items of evidence, including a pistol and ammunition, two 9mm cartridge cases, a Toyota Yaris, an automatic motorbike and other items.

The suspects have been charged under Article 459 and/or Article 458(1) of Law No. 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code.

North Sumatra Police are continuing to investigate the motive for the shooting, the source of the firearm and the role played by each suspect.