Breaking: Four Suspects Detained in Toll Road Shooting Incident; TNI Soldier Linked
In a swift response to a recent shooting incident on the Tangerang-Merak Toll Road, Indonesian police have successfully apprehended four suspects.
Jakarta – The Indonesian police have swiftly moved to investigate the case of a rental car company boss who was shot and killed at the km 45 rest area of the Tangerang-Merak Toll Road. In a significant development, four suspects have now been detained.
"Police have successfully detained all four suspects involved in the shooting," confirmed Tangerang Police Chief, Commissioner General Baktiar Joko Mujiono, on Saturday (4/1/2025). However, he declined to provide further details, stating that the suspects would be interrogated further on Monday.
In addition to the suspects, the police have also apprehended the car rental customer who was initially suspected of being involved in the car theft, identified as Ajat Supriatna (AS). He was arrested in Pandeglang.
Military Involvement Confirmed
Adding a twist to the investigation, Indonesia’s mainstream media have reported the involvement of an active-duty soldier from the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL). Confirming the news, Indonesia’s Chief of Defense, General Agus Subiyanto, acknowledged that the soldier has been detained.
"[The soldier] has been detained," General Agus confirmed to detik.com, on Friday (3/1/2025). He assured the public that the military would swiftly process the case and take stern action if the soldier was found guilty.
"If found guilty, appropriate action will be taken in accordance with existing laws," he stated firmly.
If the soldier is found guilty, he faces the possibility of being discharged from the military and serving a jail sentence.
The Shooting Incident
The shooting incident occurred at 04:30 WIB on Thursday (2/1/2025), with Tangerang Police Chief, Commissioner General Baktiar Joko Mujiono, personally leading the response team to the scene. Police succeeded in securing the crime scene, seizing a 9mm bullet casing and a yellow Honda Brio.
The shooting was reportedly triggered by a dispute over a stolen rental car. The victim, who was tracking down his stolen car, encountered the suspects at the km 45 rest area of the Tangerang-Merak Toll Road. When confronted, the suspects opened fire, killing one person and injuring another.
"The suspects fired five shots at close range, hitting [the victims] I (48) in the chest and left hand, and R (59) in the right armpit," recounted the head of Tangerang Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit, Commissioner Arief Nazaruddin Yusuf.
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Source: detik.com, wnv, eva
