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Shocking Toll Shooting: Rental Car Boss Killed, Another Injured in Jakarta-Merak Highway Incident
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In a chilling turn of events, police have revealed the timeline of a shooting that occurred at the Rest Area KM 45 on the Jakarta-Merak Toll Road in the early hours of Thursday, February 1. The incident left a 60-year-old rental car boss, identified by his initials RM, dead, and another, IS (48), injured from gunshot wounds.
The incident began when the suspect allegedly attempted to steal a rental car belonging to the victims. Using GPS, the suspect tracked the vehicle to Pandeglang before locating it parked outside a minimarket at the rest area, according to a witness, AM, who is also a family member of the rental car boss.
When the victims’ car was ambushed, the suspect opened fire in a brutal attack, injuring both RM and IS. Another witness, NN, reported seeing a chase between the suspect’s car and the victims’ before they stopped at the minimarket.
The suspect then allegedly fired five shots from a minibus, hitting both victims. RM succumbed to his injuries, while IS was hospitalized with gunshot wounds to his chest and left hand. RM was shot below his right armpit.
Police have recovered five 9mm Luger shell casings and the victims’ orange-colored Brio car as evidence. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.
Tangerang Police Chief, Kombes Pol. Baktiar Joko Mujiono, expressed his commitment to swiftly apprehending the suspect. "We are conducting a comprehensive investigation. We will not rest until we have caught the perpetrator," he said.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the need for increased safety measures along the busy Jakarta-Merak Toll Road.
(Source: CNN Indonesia)
