Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting Did Not Fire Warning Shots, Says Police
A fatal shooting involving a police officer and three SMK Negeri 4 vocational school students has triggered widespread condemnation and demands for accountability. The Central Java Regional Police revealed that Aipda Robig Zaenudin’s actions, which resulted in the death of one student, were deemed excessive.
Aipda Robig’s Use of Force Deemed Excessive
Central Java Regional Police Chief of Public Relations (Kabid Humas) Kombes Pol Artanto stated that Robig violated police procedures relating to the use of firearms in this incident.
“Essentially, the person concerned committed excessive or excessive actions. So, when he used special police equipment like firearms and pistols, he should comply with existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),” said Artanto during a statement while addressing the media.
Artanto emphasized that firing upon civilians during a brawl is unacceptable police conduct.
"It means he didn’t need to shoot the person who was fighting. This is the focus of Bidpropam’s investigation,” Artanto clarified.
No Warning Shots Fired
According to Artanto, two bullets fired by Robig hit
This incident raises serious concerns about police use of force. With the police confirming that Aipda Robig did not fire warning shots before resorting to lethal force against unarmed students involved in a brawl, this begs the question: Was this truly a last resort situation, or a case of excessive force?