A shocking incident unfolded at a restaurant in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on October 16, 2024, when shots were fired at a car, sending diners scrambling for cover. The dramatic scene was captured on video and shared on TikTok, garnering over 200,000 views as of October 21.
The incident occurred in front of the Twin Galaxy Residences along Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir in Taman Abad, a 15-minute drive from the Causeway. According to eyewitnesses, a silver car crashed into a stationary dark-colored car in the driveway between the restaurant and a row of parking lots.
As the situation escalated, a plainclothes police officer reportedly fired two shots at the car, causing the driver to attempt an escape. However, the driver became stuck, and the officer approached the vehicle. Customers in the restaurant were seen running away from the window and taking cover as the officer, gun in hand, approached the stuck car.
The eyewitness who shared the video, @omgitsyen, claimed that two men had attempted to stop the driver of the silver car before the police officer intervened. The officer’s actions were met with mixed reactions from TikTok users, with some suggesting that the incident may have been related to drugs or robbery.
Others noted that the use of firearms by police officers in Malaysia is not uncommon, even in public places with bystanders present. The incident has sparked a lively discussion on social media, with some users commenting on the “exciting” nature of Johor Bahru, where “things happen.”
The video has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident and the police officer’s decision to fire shots at the car. As the investigation unfolds, more details are expected to emerge about the events leading up to the dramatic confrontation.