Man who killed 2 cops in Ulu Tiram lived in closed-off commune, schooled by father at home

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He lived about 7km away from the police station where the cops were killed.

Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain and Johor police chief M. Kumar inspecting the scene at the Ulu Tiram Police Station on May 17.

The suspect, who has not been identified, lived in Kampung Sungai Tiram, about 7km from the police station where the two officers were killed at around 2.45am. Mr Fauzi told Malaysia’s New Straits Times that the closed-off settlement has been around for 20 years and houses an estimated 18 families. He added that the area was constantly monitored by the authorities.

Mr Shazrul Idham Aziz, village head of Kampung Ulu Tiram which is close to the police station, said the incident had caused some worry to residents in the area.

 

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