Statement taken from ex-wife after cop found shot in head at guard post

 

The policeman reportedly accidentally shot himself in the head at the guard post of the Penang police contingent headquarters last Tuesday. (File pic)

GEORGE TOWN: 

Police have recorded a statement from the former wife of a policeman who allegedly shot himself in the head at the guard post of the Penang police contingent headquarters here last Tuesday.

Penang police chief Hamzah Ahmad said it was still too early to conclude the investigation, and further statements are expected to be taken from several other parties to determine the cause of the self-inflicted wound.

“The policeman was first placed in the neurosciences intensive care unit at Penang Hospital. He was later transferred to the general intensive care unit, where he is under the observation of a specialist.

“As of now, the officer has not undergone surgery. Medical specialists will continue their evaluation to decide on surgery or further medical treatment,” he told Bernama.

Hamzah said the standard operating procedures for firearms usage among police officers and personnel are sufficient and do not need tightening despite the incident.

On April 8, the corporal, who was assigned to the camp commandant’s branch, was found seriously injured in the head inside the guardroom at 6.12pm.

It is believed he shot himself with his service weapon.

An investigation at the scene revealed that a single shot was fired from the service weapon used by the policeman.

The case is being investigated under Section 39 of the Arms Act 1960 for accidental or intentional discharge of a firearm. - FMT