Duo killed in shootout with police in Butterworth

Two suspected criminals were killed in a shootout with police at Jalan Permatang Baru, Sungai Lokan, Butterworth at 2am today.

Penang police chief Hamzah Ahmad, when contacted, confirmed the incident and said the investigation was being carried out under Section 307 of the Penal Code and Section 8 of the Arms Act 1960.

Earlier, it was understood that a team from the Criminal Investigation Department of the state contingent headquarters and North Seberang Perai district police headquarters found a Myvi being driven suspiciously at the intersection of Jalan Pokok Sena towards Jalan Permatang Baru.

Police then ordered the driver to stop his vehicle, but the suspect refused and sped up before firing several shots at the police.

Following that, police had to respond to the shooting before finding the two local suspects covered in blood and confirmed dead at the scene.

The Penang police will hold a press conference regarding the case.

- Bernama

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