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Daily Express
28-05-2025
- Daily Express
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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
28-05-2025
- The Sun
Man shot dead by friend after being mistaken for wild boar in hunting tragedy
PETALING JAYA: A local man died after being shot in the head, reportedly by his own friend accidentally while hunting in the forest area of Sungai Dor, Melugu, Sarawak yesterday afternoon. Sri Aman District Police Chief Superintendent Dennis Bunyam said initial investigations found that the suspect, a 46-year-old man and hunting companion of the victim, fired a shot at the victim thinking he was a wild boar. ALSO READ: Elderly man charged with murder of friend According to Utusan Borneo, he mentioned that the 40-year-old victim was confirmed dead at the scene by medical personnel who arrived shortly after the incident. 'Investigations revealed that the suspect did not possess a valid firearm license to conduct hunting activities in that area,' he said in a statement yesterday. The police also seized the shotgun used in the incident. The suspect is now remanded until May 30 to assist in investigations under Section 304A of the Penal Code for causing death by negligence, and is also being investigated under the Firearms Act 1960 for possession of an unlicensed firearm. 'The public is advised to always comply with laws related to firearm ownership and usage, and to ensure hunting activities are conducted with valid permits and licenses from the authorities,' said Dennis.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- The Sun
Man shot dead by friend after being mistaken for wild boar
PETALING JAYA: A local man died after being shot in the head, reportedly by his own friend accidentally while hunting in the forest area of Sungai Dor, Melugu, Sarawak yesterday afternoon. Sri Aman District Police Chief Superintendent Dennis Bunyam said initial investigations found that the suspect, a 46-year-old man and hunting companion of the victim, fired a shot at the victim thinking he was a wild boar. ALSO READ: Elderly man charged with murder of friend According to Utusan Borneo, he mentioned that the 40-year-old victim was confirmed dead at the scene by medical personnel who arrived shortly after the incident. 'Investigations revealed that the suspect did not possess a valid firearm license to conduct hunting activities in that area,' he said in a statement yesterday. The police also seized the shotgun used in the incident. The suspect is now remanded until May 30 to assist in investigations under Section 304A of the Penal Code for causing death by negligence, and is also being investigated under the Firearms Act 1960 for possession of an unlicensed firearm. 'The public is advised to always comply with laws related to firearm ownership and usage, and to ensure hunting activities are conducted with valid permits and licenses from the authorities,' said Dennis.
Free Malaysia Today
26-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Mistaken for wild boar, man killed by friend on hunting trip
Sri Aman police chief Dennis Bunyam said the pair were on a hunting trip in the jungles of Sungai Dor when the incident occurred. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : A 40-year-old man was killed in Sri Aman, Sarawak, yesterday after he was accidentally shot by his friend while on a hunting trip. Sri Aman police chief Dennis Bunyam said the victim had been mistaken for a wild boar by the 46-year-old friend, who was his regular hunting buddy, Borneo Post reported. He said the incident happened at about 5.30pm in the jungles of Sungai Dor. 'The victim, who was shot in the head, was pronounced dead at the scene,' he was quoted as saying. Dennis said the shotgun was seized and it was discovered that the victim's friend did not have a licence for it. He said the incident is being probed for causing death by negligence and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Malay Mail
26-05-2025
- Malay Mail
In Sri Aman, man shot dead after mistaken for wild boar by hunting buddy
KUCHING, May 26 — A 40-year-old man was killed yesterday during a hunting trip in Sri Aman after he was shot by his friend who mistook him for a wild boar. Sri Aman police chief Supt Dennis Bunyam said the incident happened around 5.30pm in the jungles of Sungai Dor in Melugu. 'The friend, 46, discharged his shotgun at what he thought was a wild boar, only to realise that he had accidentally shot the victim. 'The victim, who was struck in the head, was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical team,' he said in a statement. Dennis said the friend was found to not possess a valid firearm licence for hunting, adding that the shotgun was seized for further investigation. He said the case is being investigated under Section 304A of the Penal Code for causing death by negligence, and the Arms Act 1960 for possessing an unlicensed firearm. 'The public are advised to abide by the rules and regulations on possession and usage of firearms, and ensure all hunting activities are conducted with the necessary licence and permit from the authorities,' he said. — The Borneo Post
