PETALING JAYA, October 10 2026, A man in his 30s was shot and injured by police before being arrested following a car chase in Petaling Jaya on Friday evening, during which he allegedly drove dangerously and collided with several vehicles.

Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said the incident occurred at about 6.42pm along Persiaran Mahogani towards Sungai Buloh, when a police patrol car pursued the suspect’s Proton Wira.

According to a statement issued on Saturday, the suspect sustained injuries after being shot by police. A police patrol officer involved in the incident was also injured and received hospital treatment.

Videos circulating on social media showed a car being pursued by a police patrol vehicle before crashing into several vehicles. The driver was then seen fleeing on foot while being chased by police officers.

Shamsudin said police found suspected drugs and a toy weapon resembling a pistol on the suspect. A urine screening test has yet to be conducted as he remains under medical treatment.

Police checks revealed that the suspect had 10 previous records, comprising six drug-related cases and four criminal cases. Investigations are ongoing to determine why he attempted to flee from police.

The case is being investigated under Sections 186, 279 and 307 of the Penal Code, Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960, and Sections 39B and 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Shamsudin said police were scheduled to apply for a remand order against the suspect on Saturday at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre.

He urged the public not to spread inaccurate information or speculate about the incident.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Petaling Jaya district police operations room at 03-7966 2222.