Father Makes Tragic Mistake Of Fatally Shooting His Own Son Instead Of Robber
A father and son wanted to save their employee from a robber, but a grave mistake in the dark turned their rescue mission into a heartbreaking tragedy.
By Mei Mei Chu — 29 Nov 2013, 11:18 AM — Updated almost 11 years ago
A Father's Kind Intention To Save His Myanmar Employee From A Robber Turns To Tragedy When He Accidentally Shoots His Son Instead
A 76-year-old man shot dead his son, mistaking him in the dark for an intruder who was trying to rob their Myanmar worker at their Kampung Baru Balakong house in Serdang.
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A Father's Kind Intention To Save His Myanmar Employee From A Robber Turned Into Tragedy When He Accidentally Shoots His Son Instead
Image via imgur.comIt Was About 10.15pm When The 76-year-old Meat Seller Heard His Myanmar Employee Call For Help From Behind The House
Kajang OCPD ACP Abdul Rashid Abdul Wahab said the incident occurred at about 10.15pm when the 76-year-old meat seller heard his Myanmar employee’s cry for help from a shed behind his house.
yahoo.comThe Meat Seller And His 51-Year-Old Son Rushed Out To Help The Myanmar Employee Who Was Being Robbed
Both the father and son rushed out of the house upon hearing cries for help from their worker on Wednesday night.
thestar.com.myThe 76-year-old Man Armed Himself With A Pump Gun, While His Son Took A Parang
Searching for evidence: Police examining the scene of the shooting at Kampung Baru Balakong in Serdang.
Image via thestar.com.myThe older man had a pump gun while Kuan Fatt followed him armed with a parang, said Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Rashid Abdul Wahab.
thestar.com.myIn The Confusion Of The Dark, The Father Fired Three Shots From His Pump Gun, Aiming For The Robber
“Kuan Fatt overtook his father in his hurry to help the worker who lived in a hut behind the house. It was dark, and the father in his confusion fired three shots.
“One of the shots hit Kuan Fatt in the head,” ACP Abdul Rashid said at the Kajang police station yesterday.
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In The Confusion Of The Dark, The Father Fired Three Shots From His Pump Gun, Aiming For The Robber
Image via imgur.comOne Of The Shots Hit The Son, Chong Kuan Fatt, In The Head. He Died On The Spot.
“When they got to the shed, Chong rushed in front of his father. It was very dark and the father did not notice that Chong was ahead of him,” said Rashid.
“Seeing shadows, the father fired three shots, thinking it was the robber. One of the shots hit Chong in the head, killing him instantly.”
The Father Was Brought To The Kajang Police Station And Will Be Investigated For Murder
The father was brought to the Kajang police station but was later released on police bail.
“For now, we are investigating the case under 302 for murder.
thestar.com.myHowever, we are still interviewing witnesses and will submit all evidence to the Attorney-General,” a police source said.
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"I Cannot Accept It," Says Chong's Mother
Chong’s mother told reporters at her house that the tragedy had left her perplexed. “I cannot accept it. I can’t believe he has left us so soon,” she said.
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Since the incident, relatives have been trying to comfort Kuan Fatt’s mother, who is struggling to accept the death of her son.
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The Father Has A License To Carry The Gun Since 1967 To Protect His Orchard From Wild Animals
It is learnt that Kuan Fatt’s father has been licensed to carry a gun since 1967.
The father is believed to use the gun to keep wild animals off his orchard.
thestar.com.myThe Victim, Whose Wife Passed Away Two Years Ago, Leaves Behind A 12-Year-Old Son
Kuan Fatt, who was a pork seller in Kepong, lived with his father and mother and a 12-year-old son, who was on a school holiday trip in Johor Baru.
yahoo.comHis body was sent to the Serdang Hospital and was reclaimed by his family yesterday morning after a post-mortem.
thestar.com.myChong leaves behind a 12-year-old son, who was not home during the incident. His wife passed away a few years ago.
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