SENSELESS DEATH: Young Aminul was shot at the back of his head
SHAH ALAM: Aminul Rashid Amzah was involved in a six-kilometre chase with police on the night he was shot dead.
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Musa Hassan revealed this after spending 30 minutes this morning with Selangor police chief Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar and other officers in Section 11 where the incident took place.
Policemen re-enacted what transpired in the 2am incident on Monday, and Musa was shown, among others, a tree that was hit and a section of a house wall where the car, Aminul was driving, stopped after he was shot.
Musa said investigation papers into the incident were submitted to the Attorney General this morning.
"The report has been completed.
"Today, we are investigating whether the policemen's actions were justified," he said.
"I hope there would be an open inquiry into the matter so this could be investigated thoroughly. The police force also want to see justice done for Aminul."
Musa said a friend of the car owner and a motorcyclist, grazed by Aminul on Monday night before he was shot, had also lodged police reports.
"Their reports are vital in assisting police investigations," he said. The Malay Mail learnt the motorcyclist suffered leg and hand injuries after his machine was hit by the car, believed to have been driven by Aminul.
Musa, however, declined to reveal more details as the incident was still undergoing investigation which would be brought to court. Musa said he was saddened by the tragedy.
"I am sad as it involved a young civilian but this happened at 2am in an area that experienced frequent break- ins."
He said this aroused the suspicions of policemen involved on that fatal day.
"However, as I said earlier, we also want to see justice served. Don't take it as if I'm protecting my men. Right now, we should focus on the investigation and whether the actions of the policemen were justified."
Musa said he had been suggesting to the government to equip patrol cars with video cameras to record events.
"Unfortunately, this could not be done due to insufficient funds," he said.
Musa also pleaded for the public not to speculate and politicise the issue.
"Don't listen to speculations. We also want to be fair to everybody. So let's be fair in this (case)."
Malay Mail Online
30 April 2010
My friend Aminul
A MOTHER 'S GRIEF: Norsiah (right) surrounded by family members and friends
Itzmir reels from the tragic death of his best buddy
SHAH ALAM: The loss of his best friend, Aminul Rashid Amzah, 15, who was shot dead by police on Monday morning after allegedly trying to flee upon colliding with another car, is something Wan Iztmir Izzat Wan Abdul Rahim, also 15, can't come to terms with. Recalling how Aminul died some five metres away from his best friend's house, Iztmir said he was at home when he heard a loud bang.
Thinking it was just another accident, he ignored it until he realised there was a commotion outside.
"When I saw patrol cars and many people, I went out and saw a car with a youngster in it. I recognised my friend's T-shirt and thought Aminul had one just like it," said Itzmir "I got closer for a better look and I couldn't believe what I saw. My best friend was slumped in the car.
"I asked the policeman what had happened but he told me to get back inside my house. When I asked again, the policeman just kept quiet.
"I was very sad when I read the newspapers the next day. Aminul was nothing like what was written.
"We grew up together and we shared a lot of things. Aminul won't do such thing. He was probably scared after colliding with the other car.
"He had no driving licence. Suddenly faced the police, what would you expect him to do? I would run away too because I don't have a licence to drive."
His friend's sudden death keeps haunting him. "My best friend was covered in blood in that car.
"He was no criminal, he was a nice boy and a great friend."
On Monday morning, Aminul Rashid sneaked out from his house at Jalan 11/2G, Section 11, to meet friends at a mamak stall. Aminul drove his sister's Proton Iswara and was accompanied by another teenager, whose identity is still unknown.
On the way back, Aminul collided with another car. In panic he drove away from the scene. A patrol car spotted the incident, pursued the vehicle and managed to stop it by shooting at the tyres. However, the boy was shot in the back of his head and died on the spot. His friend, who was not injured, escaped.
The victim's mother, Norsiah Mohammad, 60, yesterday morning denied police allegation her youngest son was a criminal. She expressed sorrow at reading the allegations in newspapers.
"How can they call my son a criminal? That is wrong. I am his mother. I know what my son does everyday.
"He is an active schoolboy who never caused any trouble to the family." Her focus now is to seek justice for her son's death and insisted she was not looking for revenge.
She only wants an explanation as to what transpired, with nothing covered up.
Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo also urged Bukit Aman police to have an independent investigation into the incident.
Another police report was later lodged at the Shah Alam headquarters by the mother and family lawyers.
A Facebook group entitled "KAMI BENCI KEKEJAMAN POLIS MALAYSIA! — JUSTICE FOR AMINULRASYID" has attracted over 3,500 fans since it was set up yesterday at 3pm.
Malay Mail Online
28 April 2010
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