KAPIT: A soldier died after being shot by a civilian suspected to be hunting in the forest area of Km 8, Jalan Balak Multiplus, Song, near here, early today.
Song police chief Rowney Michael Jalak said the victim, Petrus Linggi Liman, 29, suffered severe injuries to his left thigh and hip while he was lying on a hammock during tactical training in the forest area.
“The victim was rushed to Kapit Hospital for immediate treatment but was confirmed dead at 7.43pm by medical officers,” he said when contacted by Bernama today.
He added that the police received a call about the incident at around 2.45am.
“We have yet to identify the suspect.”