Man shot dead after being mistaken for wild boar
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. KUCHING: A 40-year-old man was fatally shot during a hunting trip in Sri Aman recently after his friend mistook him for a wild boar, The Borneo Post reported. Sri Aman police chief Supt Dennis Bunyam said the incident occurred around 5.30pm in the jungles of Sungai Dor, Melugu, on Sunday, when the 46-year-old suspect fired a shotgun at what he believed was game. The victim, who sustained a gunshot wound to the head, was pronounced dead at the scene by a responding medical team. Police confirmed the shooter did not possess a valid firearm licence, and the shotgun used has since been confiscated for investigation. The case is being probed under Section 304A of the Penal Code for death by negligence and the Arms Act 1960, with authorities urging the public to follow firearm regulations and secure proper hunting permits. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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