Family Endures 45-Minute Ordeal at Setia City Mall Incident

In Shah Alam, a harrowing incident took place at Setia City Mall in Selangor, where a family of six was confronted by a gunman. The ordeal began as the family was leaving the mall after dining, only to be intercepted in the parking area by a man armed with a gun who forced his way into their vehicle.

The father recalled that the suspect appeared unexpectedly and even fired a shot at a wall to confirm the threat posed by his weapon. This alarming display occurred just as they were about to enter their car. Amid the chaos, the father pleaded with the assailant to conceal his weapon so as not to frighten the children, although it remains unclear if the request was honored.

After commandeering their vehicle, the gunman kept the family confined for 45 minutes. The incident ended when the suspect ordered the vehicle to pull over on a highway and promptly fled the scene with the dashcam’s memory card. Further details emerged during the investigation, including the identification of the suspect, a man in his 30s with a history of criminal activity, and a preliminary report connecting the incident to an earlier altercation with a mall cleaner. Police efforts to locate the suspect are ongoing, with neighbouring states and border authorities remaining alert.