Dual machete-wielding man who severed cop’s hand shot dead

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — A man believed to be a foreign national was shot dead by police after allegedly launching a second machete attack while officers attempted to arrest him following a violent incident in Desa Amanpuri, Kepong, on Wednesday night.

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the suspect was tracked to a playground near the apartment where the initial attack occurred between 7.30pm and 8pm. Police had moved in to apprehend the man, but he allegedly turned aggressive and attacked officers with a machete, forcing police to discharge their firearms in self-defence and to bring the situation under control.

The suspect sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to Selayang Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

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Earlier, at about 7pm, the suspect reportedly emerged from a residential unit armed with two machetes and attacked a group of personnel comprising police officers, firefighters and Health Ministry staff who were at the apartment.

In the assault, a 26-year-old police lance corporal suffered severe injuries, including a severed hand. He is reported to be in stable condition and is undergoing surgery at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim condemned the attack, describing violence against enforcement personnel as unacceptable. In a Facebook post, he expressed concern over the incident and wished the injured officer a speedy recovery.

Anwar also called for firm action against criminal acts regardless of the perpetrator, stressing the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and welfare of enforcement personnel carrying out their duties to protect the public.

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