Malaysian police shoot, arrest man after chase in Petaling Jaya; drugs allegedly found on suspect
PETALING JAYA - A man in his 30s was shot and injured by police before being arrested after allegedly driving dangerously and crashing into several vehicles while attempting to flee in Petaling Jaya ...
Source: AsiaOne · October 12, 2026 at 1:32 AM · AI-assisted report
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PETALING JAYA, 12 OCTOBER 2026 —
A police patrol officer shot and injured a man in his 30s before the suspect was arrested after a high‑speed chase and a series of collisions on Persiaran Mahogani in Petaling Jaya on Friday, police said.
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The incident unfolded at about 6.42 p.m. when a police patrol car pursued the suspect’s Proton Wira, according to Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat. The chase ended when the suspect’s vehicle rammed several other cars, after which the driver fled on foot and was tackled by officers.
Shamsudin said the suspect “suffered injuries after being hit by shots fired by police” and that a police patrol officer involved in the incident was also injured and received hospital treatment.
Police recovered a quantity of drugs and a toy weapon resembling a pistol from the suspect, Shamsudin added. A urine test has not yet been conducted because the man remains under medical care. Background checks revealed the suspect has ten prior convictions, including six drug‑related cases and four other criminal cases. Investigators are still determining the reason for his flight from police.
The case is being pursued under Sections 186, 279 and 307 of the Penal Code, Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960, and Sections 39B and 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. An application to remand the suspect was scheduled to be made at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre on the same day, Shamsudin said.
In a statement, the police chief urged the public not to spread inaccurate information or speculate about the incident and asked anyone with relevant information to contact the Petaling Jaya district police operations room at 03‑7966 2222.
The development highlights ongoing law‑enforcement challenges in the Klang Valley, where high‑speed vehicle pursuits and drug‑related offences remain a concern for public safety and policing resources. The pending remand application and forthcoming forensic tests will determine the next legal steps for the suspect.
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