KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 16 — In response to the early morning shooting incident at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, Selangor, police have officially named the suspect as Hafizul Harawi, 38, who is currently at large. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Commissioner Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain disclosed this information during a press conference held at KLIA.
Where he urged the public to exercise caution and avoid confronting the armed suspect. Stressing the seriousness of the situation, Mohd Shuhaily emphasized that Hafizul is considered armed and dangerous, urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the authorities immediately. The police have launched extensive operations to locate the suspect, involving coordination with neighbouring state CID units. Meanwhile, Selangor police chief Commissioner Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed the incident as an attempted murder case under Section 307 of the Penal Code, clarifying that it stemmed from a domestic conflict rather than terrorist activity.
Investigations continue, with nearly 30 individuals already questioned regarding the incident, and charges under the Firearms Act 1960 are being pursued for unlawful possession of a weapon.
