Shooting near Johor Zoo leaves civilian injured as police probe
A civilian was injured after being shot near Zoo Johor in Johor Bahru this evening, with police confirming the incident involved officers and an unidentified driver.
Source: Malaysia Tribune · MalaysiaGazette · October 8, 2026 at 9:32 PM · AI-assisted report
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JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA, 9 OCTOBER 2026 —
A civilian was injured after being shot near Zoo Johor in Johor Bahru this evening, with police confirming the incident involved officers and an unidentified driver.
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Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed the shooting occurred around 2pm on Jalan Gertak Merah, near the zoo. "I confirm there was a shooting involving a police officer and a civilian who was injured," he told Harian Metro. "An investigation at the scene is ongoing."
The victim, believed to be the driver of a car, was later taken to Hospital Sultanah Aminah for treatment. A witness, who declined to be named, said they heard two gunshots followed by an explosion. "I asked others if that was gunfire. Then I heard a loud bang, and the car crashed into a parked vehicle," the witness said.
Police have cordoned off the area, and the suspect vehicle remains at the scene. Ab Rahaman is expected to hold a press conference tomorrow regarding the incident.
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