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Suspect in Kuala Lumpur Airport Shooting Arrested After Manhunt

The man targeted his estranged wife in a violent incident that also injured bodyguards and bystanders.

  • The suspect, a 38-year-old man, was arrested in Kelantan following a nationwide search.
  • He opened fire at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, injuring a bodyguard and two bystanders.
  • The shooting was linked to a domestic dispute amid the suspect's ongoing divorce proceedings.
  • Police refrained from engaging the shooter at the scene to prevent further endangerment of the public.
  • Enhanced security measures, including the installation of scanners and use of electric scooters by police, are being implemented at the airport.
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