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Man found dead in Bukit Bintang hotel room with head gunshot wound: cops

46-year-old Johorean discovered deceased one hour after check-in, authorities say

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 04 May 2022 9:19AM

Man found dead in Bukit Bintang hotel room with head gunshot wound: cops
Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Department chief SAC Habibi Majinji says police have detained the deceased’s roommate for investigative purposes, adding that the firearm used has not been found. – Pixabay pic, May 4, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – A local man was found dead with a gunshot wound to his forehead at a hotel room in Bukit Bintang yesterday afternoon, an hour after he checked in.

Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Department chief SAC Habibi Majinji said the incident was discovered by a hotel employee who gained entry to the room and then called the police at about 7pm.

“The victim, a 46-year-old man from Johor, checked into the hotel at 6pm. Police have detained his roommate for investigation,” he said when contacted.

Habibi said there was no apparent motive for the incident and the firearm used has not been found.

The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, he said. – Bernama, May 5, 2022

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