SUMSEL - A police officer died while on duty in an operation to ambush criminals in the Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) Regency, South Sumatra (Sumsel), Friday, March 25 at around 10:00 WIB.

The victim of Bripda MSMH (22) is a member of the Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) East Police Satreskrim Opsnal Unit. The victim died with a wound to his chest, suspected to have been shot by a firearm.

“True, but we can't confirm who shot the member yet. We are still investigating it," said South Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Toni Harmanto when confirmed in Palembang, Antara, Friday, March 25.

According to Toni, he has mobilized a team from the South Sumatra Police to accompany the local police to carry out a crime scene investigation (TKP).

Based on reports received at the time of the ambush, other members said they had heard gunshots.

"They (the team) are still in the field doing reconstruction, to get the truth about the incident. We will explain later," he said again.

Based on information from the police, Bripda MSMH was rushed to the Kayuagung Regional General Hospital for medical treatment, but his life could not be saved.

The body of Bripda MSMH has now been taken to the Bhayangkara M Hasan Hospital in Palembang for an examination by a forensic doctor.


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