Police officer, 29, found dead with gunshot wound at Bayfront Ave, allegedly fired twice into air
PHOTO: Lianhe Zaobao
PUBLISHED ONSeptember 19, 2022 6:39 AMByChing Shi JieA police officer died on Monday (Sept 19) morning after he was found with a gunshot wound along Bayfront Avenue.
The 29-year-old officer from Central Police Division had also allegedly fired two shots into the air outside The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Lianhe Zaobao reported.
The officer was found with the gunshot wound at 9.44am along 1 Bayfront Avenue, where he was subsequently pronounced dead, the police told AsiaOne.
A firearm was found at the scene and seized, the police said.
"Based on preliminary investigations, police do not suspect foul play and investigations are ongoing."
The police cordoned off an area outside Marina Bay Sands that was about the size of three basketball courts, Shin Min Daily News reported.
Several police officers were also seen conducting investigations near the Singapore River Cruise ticketing booth.
Passers-by told the Chinese evening daily that they were stunned by the incident, while some said they felt sorry about the young officer's death.
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