From Witness Statements, It Is Suspected That The Perpetrator Of The SW Shooting In Papua Mountains Is A Member Of The Police

Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police, Kombes Ignatius Benny Prabowo. BETWEEN/HO-Humas Polda Papua

PAPUA - Jayawijaya Police Criminal Investigation Unit is still investigating the shooting case on Jalan Transwamena – Kurulu, Munima Village, Libarek District, Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Mountains. The shooting took place on Monday at around 16.00 WIT, killing SW (22). Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police, Kombes Ignatius Benny Ady Prabowo, said members of the Kurulu Police received a report through HT regarding the shooting in Libarek District which resulted in the death of the victim SW (22). After receiving the report, members went straight to the location. From the testimony of the first witness TS (32), it was known that the passengers of the red Strada car with the aim of Tolikara Regency shot a resident in Libarek Village. The second witness TS (43) said that TS's brother (first witness) and his friend were behind the car of the shooter. Benny revealed that there were allegations that the shooter was a Police personnel. "Investigators are still investigating the alleged perpetrators of the National Police," said Benny in Jayapura, Antara, Tuesday, April 11. The team is still investigating in the field by collecting evidence and asking for statements from witnesses at the location. The victim's body is currently at Wamena Hospital for post-mortem purposes. Benny asked the public not to be easily provoked and restrain themselves so that the security and security situation in Jayawijaya Regency remained conducive. This is considering the case in the handling of the police.

"The National Police will take firm action if it is true that there are indications of members committing violations of the law, then process them in accordance with applicable regulations," said Kombes Pol. Benny.