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Fatal Rental Car Shooting: TNI AL Vows Transparency as Boss and 3 Members in Hot Seat
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BIODIVERSITAS.COM, JAKARTA – The boss of a car rental service was fatally shot in cold blood at a toll rest area, with three members of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) now under investigation.
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) reassured the public that they will not cover up any wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a car rental boss at a toll rest area. They maintain the principle of ‘innocent until proven guilty’ and have pledged full transparency in the investigation.
Four suspects have been named in connection with the case, two of whom have been apprehended while the others remain at large. Intriguingly, three of these suspects are members of the TNI AL, adding complexity to the case.
The incident occurred when the car rental boss attempted to retrieve a stolen Honda Brio from the suspects. The victim had tracked the vehicle’s location using GPS, leading him to the rest area where the suspects were attempting to sell the car. A confrontation ensued, which culminated in a fatal shooting.
TNI AL commander, Laksamana Madya Denih Hendrata, conveyed the Force’s commitment to fair process, ensuring that no wrongdoing will go unpunished. The three naval members involved have been promptly taken into custody and are cooperating with the investigation.
Kapolda Banten, Irjen Suyudi Ario Seto, detailed the events leading up to the shooting. The ordeal began when one of the suspects, Ajat Supriatna, alias ‘AS’, rented the car but subsequently defrauded the owner. He sold the car to another suspect, IH, who then sold it to RH, ultimately ending up in the hands of a TNI AL serviceman named AA.
The car’s GPS, however, remained active, allowing the rental boss to track the stolen vehicle. He traced it to the rest area, where a quarrel broke out, leading to the fatal shooting. The victim, along with another person who tried to intervene, were both shot. The other person, a 59-year-old, survived the attack with injuries.
The Navy has been swift in their response, asserting that they will take stern action against any wrongdoing members. The public can expect a thorough and transparent investigation into this matter. The case continues to be investigated.
