Man shot dead for alleged robbery

TANGERANG: Police shot dead a man in Cikupa district, Tangerang regency, early Tuesday for attacking officers and trying to escape arrest over allegedly robbing and killing a man.

Tangerang Police detective deputy chief Insp. Kustanto said that Alan, 35, and his accomplices allegedly robbed and killed Desmond, 30, the driver of a public minivan plying Pasar Anyar- Jatake on Nov. 13.

The car was taken to Lampung and sold for Rp 11 million (US$1,294) to Baharudin, who later took the stolen car to a workshop for repainting.

The workshop employees were suspicious of his request and informed the police, who later questioned Baharudin.

Baharudin's confession led police to arrest other suspects identified as Wilson, Fachrudin, Sapar and Chief Brig. RZ, who is also Alan's brother, in Lampung on Saturday. -- JP