A machete-wielding man who allegedly slashed off a police officer’s hand during a confrontation in Selangor had reportedly caused chaos at a nearby low-cost apartment before he was fatally shot by police.
Videos circulating online showed the man charging out of an apartment unit while holding two machetes, as several police officers stood outside attempting to contain the situation.
Despite one officer pointing a firearm at him, the man continued advancing and swinging his weapons, forcing the officer to repeatedly retreat to avoid being struck.
A female resident identified as Ms A told China Press that the man had allegedly caused trouble at a nearby apartment building earlier, damaging several residents’ cars and even a police vehicle. She said she had never seen the man before but suspected he might have been experiencing mental health issues based on his unusual behaviour.
Suspect allegedly threatened residents who filmed him
According to witnesses, the man did not leave the area after the confrontation with police. Instead, he reportedly continued wandering around the ground floor of the apartment building while carrying both machetes. He allegedly damaged a police vehicle and threatened residents who tried to record his actions on their phones.
One witness said the man noticed someone filming him and immediately pointed one of his machetes at the person, leaving other residents too frightened to intervene.
Police investigate possible accomplices
The suspect was eventually shot dead by police. Officers subsequently searched his residence and inspected the apartment building as part of their investigation. They also questioned several individuals believed to have been staying with him to obtain more information about his background and whether anyone else was involved.
Information shared by members of the public suggested that three gunshots were heard during the incident. The case was also believed to involve three to four individuals, with two to three others reportedly still at large. However, police have yet to officially confirm the number of people involved or whether the other individuals were accomplices.
Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar held a press conference at Selayang Hospital at 11.15pm on 11 November 2026 to provide further details about the incident.
Police investigations are ongoing, with further details about the suspects and circumstances of the shooting expected to be clarified by the authorities.
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