Chronology of the Car Rental Boss Murdered in a Shooting at the Tangerang-Merak Rest Area, a Member of the Navy Arrested

Kapanlagi.com - A tragic event shook the KM 45 rest area of the Tangerang-Merak toll road on Thursday early morning (1/2/2025). A car rental entrepreneur named IAR lost his life after being shot by his own car renter. In this horrific incident, a companion of the victim also sustained serious injuries.

The incident began with an attempt to chase a rental car that was suspected of being embezzled by the renter. The victim's family, along with the car rental entrepreneur association, tried to reclaim the lost vehicle. However, the situation escalated when the perpetrator violently resisted.

Now, the police have arrested several individuals involved, including the main perpetrator. Rizky Agam, the victim's son, is hopeful for justice for his father's death. He demands that the perpetrator be punished to the fullest extent for the cruel act that took his father's life. To learn more, check out the complete chronology reported by Kapanlagi.com from various sources, Saturday (1/4).

1. The Beginning of the Conflict

This heartbreaking story began when the victim's car was rented by a man with the initials AS on December 31, 2024, with an agreement for use over three days. However, on January 1, 2025, the car's GPS alarm went off, indicating that the tracking device had been removed, triggering deep suspicion.

Without wasting time, the victim and his team immediately set off to search, eventually finding the car parked in the Anyer-Carita area, Pandeglang.

They cleverly devised a strategy to ensure the perpetrator was unaware that they were being pursued. Initially, they suspected the perpetrator planned to take the car to Lampung and were even ready to intercept it in Bakaheuni.

However, that plan changed when the perpetrator directed the car towards Jakarta. In this urgent situation, the victim immediately coordinated with the Indonesian Car Rental Association (ARMI) to request assistance in intercepting at several strategic points to secure his valuable vehicle.

2. Moments of the Shooting

On Thursday early morning (2/1), a tense drama unfolded when the pursued vehicle finally parked in front of a minimarket at the rest area KM 45 of the Tangerang-Merak Toll Road. When the victim attempted to reclaim his car, the perpetrator in another vehicle retaliated brutally.

The victim's child described the chilling moment when the perpetrator in the Sigra car rolled down the window and opened fire at them. As a result, two people were injured, including IAR, who was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at the scene.

Rizky, in a panic, ran behind the gas station looking for help, but unfortunately, no one dared to assist. The incident left deep scars for the witnesses who were stunned to witness the violence that occurred.

"The car had passed Cikande and parked in front of Indomaret. When we tried to take the Brio car, suddenly the Sigra driver fired 4-5 times at us. I immediately ran away and hoped someone would help at the gas station, but no one dared," Rizky said in Tangerang as reported by News Liputan6.com.

3. Involvement of Navy Personnel

After the shocking shooting incident, an in-depth investigation was immediately conducted by the police and military authorities. On Friday, January 3, the Navy Military Police (Puspomal) successfully arrested a member of the Navy who was suspected of being involved in the incident.

Not only that, AS, who was the first renter of the vehicle used in the act, was also secured by the authorities.

"AS as the car renter or the first hand has been secured," explained the Public Relations Officer of Tangerang Police, Ipda Purbawa, at a press conference held on the same day, as reported by News Liputan.com.

Meanwhile, the Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) of Tangerang Police and Banten Police continue to dig for information and hunt down the perpetrators of the shooting, with several pieces of evidence, including the car and five bullet casings, successfully secured from the scene of the incident.

4. Response from the Victim's Family and the TNI Commander

The death of IAR has sparked a strong wave of community solidarity for the victim's family. Rizky, the son, expressed a deep sense of relief after the perpetrator was arrested, but the sorrow still looms over his heart. He firmly requested that law enforcement officials impose a fitting punishment on those responsible for taking his father's life.

"I hope the perpetrators receive the fairest and heaviest punishment," Rizky expressed with great hope in Tangerang, Friday (1/3/2025).

On the other hand, TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto emphasized that the involved TNI members will face strict legal proceedings, indicating the military institution's commitment to uphold the supremacy of law.

"If proven guilty, they will be dealt with strictly according to the applicable laws," asserted General Agus Subiyanto, as reported by News Liputan6.com.

5. Cinangka Police Chief Under Investigation

The incident that shook the Cinangka Police Station has triggered a wave of sharp criticism, particularly regarding the police's refusal to provide assistance to the victims. The Cinangka Police Chief, AKP Asep Iwan Kurniawan, explained that the victims' group did not bring complete documents, so they were asked to file a report first.

However, this action is considered a hindrance in the effort to rescue the victims. In response to this situation, Cilegon Police Chief, AKBP Kemas Indra Natanegara, confirmed that four members of the police station, including the police chief, are currently undergoing an investigation by the Propam Division of the Banten Police.

"We have conducted clarification and interrogation of the four personnel, including the police chief and his three members," said the Cilegon Police Chief on Saturday (4/1), as reported by merdeka.com.

6. What is the main cause of this shooting?

This case began with a dispute involving the embezzlement of a rental car, but the situation escalated when the perpetrator committed acts of violence while the authorities attempted to apprehend him.

7. What is the condition of the other victims?

Meanwhile, another victim known by the initials RAB is struggling to recover after suffering gunshot wounds and is now receiving intensive medical care.

8. What legal actions are being taken against the perpetrator?

The perpetrators will face strict legal proceedings, both through military and criminal channels, in accordance with the regulations in Indonesia.

(kpl/rmt)