Police Say Bharada Andika Admitted to Shooting Bharatu Valdo
Police have questioned Bharada Andika Ramadani, the suspect in the shooting of Bharatu Laurentius Valdo Fernandez at the Marine and Fisheries Police headquarters in Pondok Cabe, South Tangerang. Police said Andika admitted to the act after shooting his colleague.
Metro Jaya Police Public Relations chief Kombes Budi Hermanto said Andika made the admission after surrendering following the killing. Andika is also undergoing continued psychological assessment.
“[The assessment is] ongoing regarding his psychological condition. He is aware of his wrongdoing and that he committed a criminal act against a colleague,” Budi told reporters at Metro Jaya Police headquarters on Wednesday (21 October 2026).
Budi said investigators were still looking into the case and examining the motive behind the shooting.
“The motive, the use of the firearm, alleged bullying, and the possibility that others were involved are all still being investigated,” he said.
“We are still investigating, and the evidence we present must be consistent with the facts and corroborated by the information gathered,” he added.
Bharada Andika named as a suspect
The shooting, in which Bharatu Laurentius Valdo Fernandez Lawai was killed by his junior, Bharada Andika Rahmadani, took place at the National Police Marine and Fisheries Police headquarters in Pondok Cabe, South Tangerang, at around 5.30am on Friday (16 October). An autopsy found four bullet fragments in the victim’s head.
The case is being handled by Metro Jaya Police. Police have named Bharada Andika Ramadani (AR) as a suspect and detained him.
“Yes, the incident involving Bharatu LVL and Bharada AR happened on Friday. The scene has been examined, the case has been handled, and the suspect has been detained,” Metro Jaya Police Public Relations chief Kombes Budi Hermanto told reporters at the National Monument in Central Jakarta on Tuesday (20 October 2026).
Budi said investigators had also secured a number of items from the scene.
“One person has been detained as a suspect. Several items of evidence have been collected, including a cartridge case, a sharp weapon and personal belongings,” he added.
He said the investigation into the police-on-police shooting was continuing. Metro Jaya Police investigators are still examining the incident, including the motive for the shooting.