Marine police officer shot while colleague unloads firearm in Lahad Datu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — A Marine Police Force (PPM) officer was injured after being shot while on duty at the Marine Guard Post in Lahad Datu, Sabah, yesterday.

The Lance Corporal sustained injuries to the middle finger of his left hand and abdomen, according to Harian Metro.

Lahad Datu district police chief Assistant Commissioner Dzulbaharin Ismail said police received a report on the incident on the same day.

He said the officer was shot while a colleague was unloading a firearm at the scene.

“The victim received initial treatment at Lahad Datu Hospital before being referred to Tawau Hospital for further treatment.

“His condition was reported to be stable and he remains under treatment and observation at the hospital,” he said in a statement today.

Dzulbaharin said the case was being investigated under Section 37 of the Arms Act 1960 concerning the offence of discharging a firearm and causing injury to another person.

“Investigations are ongoing to determine the actual circumstances of the incident,” he said.