Man killed in row over girlfriend

BOGOR (JP): Syamsuddin alias Obos, 20, a resident of Kampung Setu in Ciseeng of Parung district here, died on the way to Bhakti Yudha Hospital on Wednesday after he was assaulted in a fight about a woman.

"The victim was angry when he found out that Neneng was also dating a man named Dede alias Jabir," said Bogor Police detective chief First Lt. Santun Marpaung.

Syamsuddin searched for Dede and found him in a house in Kampung Nalang Tengah.

"Dede was visiting a friend and he was accompanied by four of his friends. Syamsuddin was yelling, asking Dede to come out. He then attacked Dede and stomped on him," Santun said.

Dede's friends Endang, Anwar, Muhammad and Muri rushed to help him and Syamsuddin attacked them, Santun said.

"Muri then tried to save Dede but his hair was pulled by Syamsuddin. Muri grabbed a machete and slashed Syamsuddin in the stomach, chest and face," Santun said.

The four men escaped but Dede and Syamsuddin were taken to the hospital by onlookers. (24/edt)