Chronology Of Shooting At MUI, Perpetrators Were Upset And Shooting Glass Doors

YOGYAKARTA There was a shooting at the office of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) in Menteng, Central Jakarta on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at around 10.30 WIB. Viral also on social media a video showing police freeze-out of the perpetrators of the shooting at the MUI office. The chronology of the shooting at MUI was also in the public spotlight.

In the shooting, there were several victims, namely security officers, staff, and front officers. The victim suffered injuries to his hands and back due to rubber bullets.

The shooting was also confirmed by the Head of MUI for Fatwa Asrorun Niam Sholeh. He explained that his party is currently processing it.

"Yes, it is currently in process," said Asrorun Niam Sholeh when confirmed, Tuesday, May 2.

It is not yet known exactly what the chronology of the shooting at MUI was. However, the shooting caused two MUI staff to become victims, one of which was hit by a bullet in the back.

"What is clear is that there are two. One hit in the back," he said.

It is also not certain the identity of the shooter at the MUI office. However, the police have arrested the perpetrator. Based on the video circulating on social media, the characteristics of the shooter are middle-aged men. He was seen wearing a black jacket with a red plaid shirt. He also wore jeans and wore shoes.

When secured by the police, the perpetrator was seen lying weak, so he had to be carried by several people including police officers. The video also shows broken glass scattered which is suspected to be part of the MUI building.

Secretary General of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Buya Amirsyah told reporters confirming the shooting at the MUI office. He explained that there was previously a guest who wanted to meet with the chairman of the MUI. Finding the guest, the building security team found out his motive for wanting it.

The perpetrator was then annoyed that he could not meet the chairman of the MUI and then fired rubber bullets at the door glass of the MUI building. The bullet is said to have hit one of the MUI security guards.

On the other hand, Deputy Secretary General of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) for Law and Human Rights Ikhsan Abdullah explained that the perpetrator had claimed to be God.

"Yes, it is true that in the front yard of the MUI office there are several broken glass, there are victims from our side, they have been taken to the hospital. I think this is a form of terror that claims to be God. Yes, he said he claimed to be God, "explained Ikhsan to reporters, Tuesday, May 2.

He himself did not know who the perpetrator was. However, at that time at the MUI office, a leadership meeting (Rapim) and gathering activities were held.

"No one knows (the perpetrator), above is halal bi halal," he said.

Regarding the shooting incident, Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Komaruddin explained that the perpetrator had died. He was identified as acting alone, but his party will continue to investigate. The police are also conducting a crime scene investigation and asking for information from witnesses.

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