Machete attacker shot dead by police after severing cop’s hand in Kepong
A man armed with two machetes was shot dead by police in Kepong after severing a police officer's hand. The suspect attacked emergency responders at an apartment complex before being neutralized.
Why it matters
This violent incident highlights the dangers faced by first responders and the necessity of police use-of-force protocols in high-risk situations.
GOMBAK: A foreign man who allegedly hacked off a policeman's right hand during an attack at an apartment in Desa Amanpuri, Kepong, was shot dead.
Armed with two machetes, the suspect charged out of a residential unit and attacked police officers, firefighters, and Health Ministry staff at about 7pm on Wednesday (Nov 11).
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the suspect was shot after he was spotted near a playground, not far from the apartment, between 7.30pm and 8pm, shortly after injuring the policeman.
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