Malaysian police identify suspect in Kuala Lumpur airport shooting that left one injured

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The suspect, who had allegedly intended to shoot his wife, fled the scene.

The selangor police chief commissioner said that a shooting occurred on April 14 at around 1.30am inside the KLIA 1 arrival hall.

SEPANG - The suspect in a murder attempt at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 on April 14 that left a bodyguard severely injured has been identified, Malaysian police have said. Earlier, Selangor police chief Commissioner Hussein Omar Khan said in a statement that a shooting occurred on April 14 at around 1.30am inside the KLIA 1 arrival hall.

“During the incident, a man fired off two shots. One of the shots hit the victim, who works as a personal bodyguard.“Follow-up investigations showed that the suspect had intended to shoot his wife, who was waiting for the arrival of an umrah group,” Datuk Hussein said.“This incident is unrelated to terrorist activities or groups and originated from a personal issue. The situation at KLIA is secure and under control,” he added.

He advised the public to keep their distance and call the police immediately if they see the suspect.Malaysia PM Anwar disappointed at $570m corruption scandal at KL airport CustomsResend verification e-mail

 

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