Two suspected criminals shot dead

Two suspected criminals shot dead

TANGERANG: Two alleged motorcycle thieves were shot dead by
police after trying to evade arrest in Pinang subdistrict in
Cipondoh, Tangerang, early on Monday.

Deputy chief of detectives Insp. Kustanto said the men had
been identified as Rimin, 38, and Sakim, 40. They had long been
sought by police in connection with a series of violent
motorcycle thefts.

Kustanto said his detectives arrested Sakim at Cipulir market
on Sunday afternoon. Thirty minutes later, Rimin was arrested in
Kunciran subdistrict. Both suspects were taken for questioning to
the local police station.

"Both Sakim and Rimin admitted they were members of Adi
Bangkong's gang. Adi is wanted in connection with serious
crimes," Kustanto said.

Both detainees later led detectives to Adi's hideout in the
Pinang area. But Adi knew they were coming and managed to escape
while shooting at the police.

The detectives shot Adi in the leg but he still managed to
escape. Sakim and Rimin tried to follow their leader in escaping
only to be both shot in the chest. The bodies of Sakim and Rimin
are now lying in the Tangerang General Hospital morgue. -- JP