PDRM Officer’s Wrist Severed in Kepong Machete Attack, Suspect Believed to Be Foreign National Shot Dead by Police

A Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officer had his right wrist severed after allegedly being attacked by a man armed with a machete at an apartment in Kepong, yesterday (11 November).

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said police received information from members of the public at around 4:00 PM about a man who was believed to be in an unstable state and causing a disturbance at a residence in Desa Amanpuri.

PDRM officer’s wrist severed after machete attack at Kepong apartment

In a statement, Shazeli said a team of police officers, firefighters and Ministry of Health (MOH) personnel arrived at the residence at around 7:00 PM to assess the situation.

However, when the door was opened, the suspect, a man believed to be a foreign national, suddenly rushed out armed with two machetes and attacked the personnel who were standing outside.

During the attack, the 26-year-old Lance Corporal sustained several injuries while trying to defend himself, including having his right wrist severed.

He also suffered injuries to his head and body. He was initially taken to Selayang Hospital for treatment before being transferred to Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) for surgery in an attempt to reattach his severed hand, with the officer was reported to be in stable condition.

The suspect was shot and was later pronounced dead

Police later managed to track down the suspect near a playground not far from the apartment, between 7:30PM and 8:00 PM, after he fled to a lower floor of the building.

However, when officers approached him to make an arrest, the suspect attacked them again with a machete. Police then fired several shots in an attempt to defend themselves and apprehend him.

The suspect sustained gunshot wounds and was rushed to Selayang Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Investigations are ongoing at both the residence and the location where the shooting took place, as reported by Berita Harian.

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