inp.polri.go.id - North Lampung. The action against a fugitive for narcotics in North Lampung ended in a shootout. PHP (30) died in the incident, while three police officers were injured.

The incident occurred in the Muara Jaya area, Kotabumi Udik Village, Kotabumi District, at around 2:45 a.m. 

The Head of Public Relations for the Lampung Regional Police, Senior Superintendent Yuni Iswandari, stated that the action was taken after police received information from the public regarding alleged firearms misuse in the area.

Officers then searched the Muara Jaya area. Upon arrival, police discovered a music entertainment event and established security measures.

However, according to police, PHP resisted arrest by firing a firearm at officers. A shootout ensued.

"In the incident, a man identified as PHP (30) died after exchanging fire with officers. Meanwhile, three police officers were injured," Yuni said.

The three injured officers were identified as AA, AAC, and BA. AA suffered a gunshot wound to his right leg, AAC suffered a graze on his temple, and BA suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen.

All three were treated at Handayani Hospital in Kotabumi. Requiring further treatment, BA was then referred to Urip Sumoharjo Hospital in Bandar Lampung (8/25/2026).

At the scene, police seized a chrome-colored revolver with a brown handle. Officers also found two rounds of 9-millimeter ammunition and three shell casings.

Yuni emphasized that PHP is a fugitive from the North Lampung Sub-regional Police Narcotics Investigation Unit. Police are also investigating his alleged links to an illegal firearms distribution network in the area.

"Currently, investigators are still looking into PHP's links to other networks. We will investigate the origin of the firearm, including the possibility of other networks being involved," she said.

The investigation is still ongoing to further uncover the origin of the firearm and the possible involvement of other parties in the case.

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