KUCHING: A man was shot dead after he allegedly tried to evade and ram into the police along Jalan Simpang Tiga, here, last night.
It was learnt that the man, who was driving a Proton Saga, had been instructed to stop for checks by the police for driving recklessly.
The man, however, ignored the order and sped off, hitting several cars along the way before arriving at a traffic light junction in Jalan Simpang Tiga.
He was said to have tried to ram into the police when they attempted to approach the vehicle to apprehend him. This forced the police to open fire.
A team paramedics deployed to the scene confirmed that the man, 24, died on the spot.
Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail when contacted confirmed the case.
"Police will carry out a complete investigation into the case under Section 307 of the Penal Code and Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960," he said.
The road was closed for more than five hours for the police to investigate the case, forcing motorists to use alternative routes.
