Membershi: 4 Suspects in Rental Car Boss Shooting Case on Tangerang-Merak Toll Road Finally Apprehended
In a gruesome incident, a shooting occurred on the toll road, leaving the rental car boss dead and another injured. The suspects, initially at large, have now been apprehended by the authorities. Here’s the detailed report:
Initial Incident
A fatal shooting took place at the Rest Area KM 45 on the Tangerang-Merak Toll Road on Thursday morning (2/1) around 4:30 AM. The motive behind the shooting was a dispute over a rental car that was taken without permission. The car’s owner, using a fake identity, was subsequently arrested in Picung, Pandeglang. However, he was not the primary suspect in the shooting.
The actual shooters, who were driving the victim’s car to the rest area, were confronted by the car owner. In response, they opened fire, killing the car rental boss, IA (48), and injuring another person, R (59).
Suspects Apprehended
The police swiftly moved to apprehend the suspects. As of Saturday (4/1), all four suspects have been arrested. "The suspects have been apprehended," confirmed Tangerang Polresta Chief, Kombes Baktiar Joko Mujiono.
Among the arrested is a member of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL). Panglima TNI, General Agus Subiyanto, confirmed the navy member’s arrest and stated that disciplinary action will be taken if the suspect is found guilty.
Victims’ Condition
One of the victims, IA, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The other victim, R, sustained critical injuries and is currently receiving intensive care at a hospital.
The police are continuing their investigation to uncover more details and potential associates of the suspects.
