Two suspected hardcore criminals were shot dead by police at Jalan Persiaran Seri Putra 2, Bandar Seri Putra, Bangi Lama, Kajang on Monday night, May 25, 2026, at about 9:10 pm local time [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The men, aged 25 and 46, had longstanding criminal records with about 30 previous offences involving armed robberies, house break-ins, and vehicle thefts in Klang Valley, Selangor, and Melaka [2, 5].

Police spotted the suspects driving a suspicious Proton Wira vehicle and began a pursuit. According to Datuk M. Kumar, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director, "The suspects ignored repeated police warnings and tried to flee, resulting in a pursuit. Police eventually intercepted the vehicle by the roadside, where a collision occurred. One of the suspects then opened fire from inside the vehicle towards the police team, forcing officers to return fire to neutralise the threat" [2]. The suspects fired at officers from inside the car during the chase, prompting police to respond with gunfire, leading to their deaths [2, 5].

Authorities recovered a .38 Smith & Wesson revolver, six live rounds, three spent casings, four machetes, burglary tools, face masks, gloves, and three vehicle registration plates from the suspects' vehicle [1, 2, 5]. Investigators believe the men were part of a violent syndicate active for over a year targeting houses near expressways to enable quick getaways in Selangor and Melaka. Datuk Kumar said, "They specifically targeted houses close to highways. Once they committed the crime, they could immediately access the highway network and leave the area" [2].

The suspects are linked to a robbery network estimated to have about 10 members, though some are still at large [5]. The Bukit Aman CID conducted the operation, deploying crime prevention patrols and a special task force launched in February 2026 to curb armed robberies in the region [2, 5].

Police are investigating the case under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder and Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 [5]. Authorities held a press conference on May 26, 2026, at Kajang District Police HQ to provide details on the shootings and the suspects’ criminal backgrounds [1, 3, 4, 5].