One man was severely injured in a shooting incident at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 arrival hall on Sunday morning, according to Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan. The incident occurred at 1:30 am when a man fired two shots, one of which hit a local man who was also a bodyguard. The police have identified the suspect and are currently conducting an operation to track him down as he is believed to have fled north. The shooting was determined to be due to a personal issue and is not related to terrorist activities or groups.
The suspect had reportedly intended to shoot his wife, who was waiting for the arrival of an Umrah group at the airport. Umrah is a minor pilgrimage that can be performed all year round. The victim sustained severe injuries as a result of the shooting, but the motive behind the incident is still under investigation. The case is being treated as an attempted murder under section 307 of the Penal Code and the Firearms Act.
Investigations into the shooting incident at KLIA Terminal 1 are ongoing, as authorities work to determine the full extent of the motive behind the attack. Despite the severity of the injuries sustained by the victim, Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan has confirmed that the incident is not related to any terrorist activities or groups. The suspect had specifically targeted his wife, who was waiting for the arrival of an Umrah group, leading to the shooting that left the victim severely injured. The police have identified the suspect and are currently attempting to track him down as he is believed to have fled to the north.
With the shooting incident at KLIA Terminal 1 being classified as an attempted murder under section 307 of the Penal Code and the Firearms Act, authorities are focusing their efforts on locating and apprehending the suspect responsible for the attack. The motive behind the incident, stemming from a personal issue involving the suspect and his wife, is still being investigated. The injured victim, who sustained severe injuries as a result of the shooting, is currently receiving medical treatment for his wounds. The police are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the incident in order to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting at the airport.
