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Jakarta Shooting: Police arrest Suspect in guard’s Wounding, Second perpetrator at Large

Within 12 hours of the incident, authorities in Jakarta have arrested one suspect involved in the shooting of a security guard, with a continuing search underway for a second individual. The swift action by law enforcement follows a brazen attack that occurred in the Cakung district of East Jakarta on Saturday, november 8, 2025.

initial Incident and Rapid Response

The shooting took place around 3:30 AM local time in Kampung Baru, Jalan Siswa RT 07 RW 09, West Cakung Village. According to reports, the victim, identified only by his initials AS, was on night patrol with two colleagues, aged 48 and 58, when they observed two individuals acting suspiciously near parked motorbikes.

“The victim was on guard duty or night patrol as Hansip RW 09,” stated Cakung Police Chief Commissioner Widodo Saputro on Saturday. “At that time, the victim was monitoring the surveillance camera (CCTV), and saw two people suspected of prying into a motorbike.”

The victim and his colleagues attempted to intercept the suspects, leading to a confrontation. In an attempt to prevent the suspects from escaping, the victim deliberately collided with their vehicle, initiating a physical altercation. During the struggle, two gunshots were fired, resulting in the guard’s injury.

Did you know? – Hansip is a traditional Indonesian neighborhood watch system,relying on volunteers to patrol and maintain security. It remains a vital part of community safety.

Suspect Apprehended While Attempting to Flee

Law enforcement officials moved quickly to apprehend those responsible. A senior official stated that the first perpetrator was arrested while attempting to flee to Lampung, being apprehended as he crossed Bakauheni.

“Within 12 hours the perpetrator of the shooting in Cakung was arrested by the police,” confirmed Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes budi Hermanto to reporters on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The arrest was carried out by the Resmob sub-Directorate Team, Criminal Inquiry Directorate, Polda Metro Jaya.

Authorities are currently pursuing the second perpetrator and the firearm used in the attack.Teams from resmob and East Jakarta Police are actively involved in the ongoing search.

Pro tip: – security camera footage, like the CCTV used in this case, is often crucial evidence in criminal investigations. Ensure cameras are well-maintained and footage is securely stored.

Motive and Ongoing Investigation

Initial investigations suggest the incident stemmed from a suspected attempted motorbike theft. The victim’s vigilance, utilizing CCTV footage, alerted him to the potential crime, ultimately leading to the confrontation. The quick response by the victim and his colleagues, while resulting in injury, prevented the suspects from possibly escaping with stolen property.

The investigation remains active, and authorities are working to gather further evidence and determine the full extent of the perpetrators’ involvement. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by local security personnel and the importance of community vigilance in maintaining public safety.

Reader question: – what role do you think community-based security systems like Hansip play in modern policing? Share yoru thoughts.

Here’s how the questions are answered within the revised article:

* Why: The shooting occurred during a suspected attempted motorbike theft.
* Who: The victim is identified as AS, a security guard. One suspect has been arrested, and authorities are searching for a second.
* What: A security guard was shot during a confrontation with two individuals attempting to steal a motorbike.
* How did it end?: One suspect was arrested while attempting to flee to Lampung. The search for the second suspect and the firearm continues. The victim is