(in a sharp, observational tone, with a hint of cheekiness) Ah, the streets of Semarang, where the police are as effective as a mosquito repellent on a hot summer day. (chuckles) Sorry, I had to.
So, let’s get to the story. A police officer, with the initials RZ, because of course, we can’t reveal his full name, or that might make him accountable for his actions. (smirks) He’s a member of the Narcotics Investigation Unit, which sounds like a fancy way of saying “I get to carry a gun and look cool.” (winks)
Now, it seems that RZ had a bit of a… let’s call it a “disagreement” with a vocational school student, Gamma Rizkynata Oktafandi, 17, who was, allegedly, part of a gangster group called Tanggul Pojok. (air quotes) “Allegedly,” because, as we all know, the police are always right, and the victims are always guilty until proven… well, not guilty. (rolls his eyes)
According to the police, Gamma was involved in a brawl with another gang, the Seroja gang, because, you know, gangs are all about brawling and looking cool in leather jackets. (chuckles) And, of course, the police had to intervene, because, as we all know, the police are the ones who always keep the peace… by shooting people. (sarcastic tone) Ah, the classic ” firm action” approach.
Now, the police claim that Gamma was shot in the hip, and his friend, with the initials S, was shot in the hand, but survived. (shrugs) Because, you know, police officers are trained marksmen, and they always hit their targets… unless they’re trying to miss, of course. (winks)
But here’s the thing, folks. The friends of the deceased don’t believe the police’s story. They claim that Gamma was not a gangster and was not involved in the brawl. (pauses) Hmm, who to believe? The police, with their impeccable track record of honesty and transparency, or the friends of the deceased, who are just trying to cover up their buddy’s “alleged” gangster activities? (smirks) Tough choice, isn’t it?
In any case, the Semarang Police Chief, Commissioner Irwan Anwar, is sticking to the story that the police officer’s actions were justified. (in a mock serious tone) Because, as we all know, the police are always right, and the victims are always wrong. (eye-roll)
And finally, the police have carried out a pre-reconstruction at the crime scene, because, you know, they want to make sure that everything is “factual” and “true.” (air quotes) “Factual” and “true,” meaning whatever the police want us to believe. (winks)
Well, that’s the story, folks. A police officer shoots a vocational school student, and the police claim it was justified. (shrugs) Business as usual in Semarang, it seems. (chuckles) Ah, the streets of Semarang, where the police are as effective as a mosquito repellent on a hot summer day. (laughs) Sorry, I had to.
Here is the rewritten article:
SEMARANG, iNews.id – A police officer with the initials RZ (38) has been taken into custody for fatally shooting a vocational school student in Semarang. The officer, who holds the rank of Aipda, is a member of the Narcotics Investigation Unit of the Semarang Police. According to authorities, the victim was involved in a brawl between rival gangs in Semarang City, which led to the officer taking firm action.
“The investigation is ongoing, and we are examining the role of our members in the incident,” said Semarang Police Chief Commissioner Pol Irwan Anwar during a press conference at his office on Monday (25/11/2024) evening. “We are also investigating whether the officer’s actions were in accordance with procedure for shooting victims.”
According to eyewitnesses, the shooting incident occurred on Saturday (23/11/2024) evening when the victim, who was riding a motorbike, accidentally collided with a police officer. The victim, who was suspected of being a member of the Tanggul Pojok gang, was shot in the hip and later succumbed to his injuries. A friend who was with the victim at the time of the incident suffered a gunshot wound to the hand but survived.
The Tanggul Pojok gang was involved in a brawl with the Seroja gang in the West Semarang area on Sunday (24/11/2024) early morning. “We handled three brawl locations that night, and the incident in West Semarang was one of them,” said Commissioner Irwan. “We examined 12 people from both gangs, and the victim was identified as a member of the Tanggul Pojok gang.”
Commissioner Irwan claimed that the officer’s actions were part of a firm crackdown on gang activity in the area. “The community has been asking for tough action against gangs, and this is part of our response,” he said. However, the victim’s friends and family have disputed the police’s claim that he was a gang member, saying that he was a member of the school’s Paskibra team and not involved in any gang activity.
The Semarang Police Criminal Investigation Unit has conducted a pre-reconstruction of the crime scene to gather more information about the incident. “We want to ensure that our understanding of the events is accurate and factual,” said Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Regional Police, Commissioner Pol Artanto.
Gamma’s Friends and Family Mourn His Loss
A number of flower bouquets and condolence messages have been left at the SMKN 4 Semarang school where the victim, Gamma Rizkynata Oktafandi (17), was a student. Friends and family have expressed their shock and sadness at the news of his death, and many have disputed the police’s claim that he was a gang member.
