One-on-one fight, a junior high school student in Cilincing died with a machete

JAKARTA - A teenager with the initials WS (16) died after being involved in a one-on-one fight like a gladiator on Jalan Kalibaru Timur II, RT 01/03, Kalibaru Village, Cilincing District, North Jakarta, Friday, June 19, 2026.

The one-on-one fight was equipped with a machete for each of the perpetrators.

WS who is a grade 2 SMP student suffered a gunshot wound to the left groin and eventually died.

The incident occurred on Friday morning at around 00.15 WIB. While still critical, the victim was taken to Cilincing Hospital by his colleagues.

However, based on the examination of the on-call doctor, the victim was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Residents then reported the incident to the Cilincing Police. Following up on the report received, the Cilincing Police moved quickly to investigate.

"The results of the investigation, the duel started from mutual mockery between the victim and the perpetrator through social media a few days before the incident," said Cilincing Police Chief, AKP Bobi Subasri when confirmed, Friday afternoon.

Furthermore, the two perpetrators agreed to meet and duel one-on-one at the scene.

"We are moving quickly to investigate after receiving reports of the incident. Currently, the investigation process is still being carried out professionally and in accordance with applicable laws," he said.

Meanwhile, the case is still being handled by the Cilincing Police and the North Jakarta Metro Police.