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A police car chase in Ipoh, Perak on early Sunday morning, 7 September, led to the discovery of a woman's body in the suspect's vehicle
According to a statement on Sunday, Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said a patrol unit from the Simpang Pulai police station detected a suspicious vehicle during a crime prevention patrol in Taman Desa Pakatan at around 1.15am.
The suspect reportedly sped off when officers attempted to stop the vehicle, leading to a car chase that ended at an oil palm plantation.
"During the attempted arrest, a struggle broke out between the suspect and police. In the incident, a police officer was shot in the abdomen by the suspect, who had managed to grab his pistol," said the police chief, adding that the officer was also stabbed before the suspect fled with the firearm.
The 26-year-old corporal is currently in stable condition and receiving treatment at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun.
Police later found the body of a 62-year-old woman in the back seat of the suspect's vehicle
According to the New Straits Times, Noor Hisam said the identity of the victim has since been established and a post-mortem revealed that she died from asphyxia-related causes.
The case is being investigated under Section 302/307 of the Penal Code for murder and attempted murder, as well as Section 3 of the Firearms Act (Increased Penalties) 1971.
Noor Hisam also confirmed that six individuals have been arrested in connection with the suspect
The six individuals, including the suspect's family members, were arrested to assist in investigations while a manhunt for the main suspect is still underway.
"We are still probing the cause of the incident and relationship between the suspects and the deceased woman," said Noor Hisam.
Members of the public with information regarding the case are urged to contact investigating officer ASP Fadli Ahmad at +6012-2500019.
