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Fugitive Robber Shot Dead by Police in Lampung After Alleged Escape Attempt

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A fugitive named JI was shot and killed by police in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, after allegedly attempting to escape during an arrest.
  • JI was a suspect in a larger robbery network that operated across Java and was reportedly involved in resisting arrest, causing injury to an officer.
  • Police claim they issued a warning shot before firing the fatal shot, stating the action was "firm and measured."

A fugitive identified only as JI died after being shot by police in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Police claim JI attempted to escape while being apprehended, leading to the fatal encounter.

According to Komisaris Gigih Andri Putranto, Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit for the Bandar Lampung Police, JI's arrest was part of an ongoing investigation. Information about JI's whereabouts was provided by local residents. During the apprehension process, JI allegedly resisted and attempted to flee, reportedly injuring an officer in the process. Police stated that warning shots were fired, but JI continued to resist, prompting officers to use lethal force.

"Firm and measured action was taken," Putranto stated. JI was initially taken to the Bhayangkara Hospital of the Lampung Regional Police for medical treatment. Although reportedly conscious upon arrival and undergoing initial examination, JI's condition deteriorated, and doctors later declared him deceased. Police are continuing their investigation to dismantle the armed robbery network JI was allegedly part of, with several other suspects reportedly already apprehended.

The police took firm and measured action.

— Komisaris Gigih Andri PutrantoDescribing the police's response to the suspect's attempted escape.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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