Police shoot and kill alleged thief

Police shoot and kill alleged thief

Tangerang Police detectives shot dead an alleged member of a gang
of motorcycle thieves operating in Pasar Kemis district,
Tangerang regency, early on Tuesday.

The chief of detectives, Adj. Comr. Kustanto, identified the
suspect as Sakam, 23, a resident of Larangan village, Rajek
district, Tangerang regency.

Kustanto said the suspect was shot and killed as he tried to
escape while leading police to his accomplices. He added that the
suspected ignored repeated warning shots fired by officers.

He said the suspect was arrested at his residence on Monday
evening and later was asked to lead officers to his accomplices
in Sukatani village, Pasar Kemis.

"As soon as we arrived in Sukatani village and got out of the
car, the suspect ran away, ignoring our warning shots," Kustanto
said.

He said officers shot the suspect twice in the back, killing
the suspect instantly. --JP