A shocking murder-suicide rocked the Mount Austin area in Johor last night (Oct 20) after a foreign man allegedly stabbed his former girlfriend to death before taking his own life.
Two other individuals, who attempted to stop the attack, were also injured in the incident, reported Sin Chew Daily.
Allegedly took his own life after killing ex-girlfriend
Johor Bahru South district police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat confirmed the incident, saying it occurred at around 7.40pm along Jalan Austin Height 8/3, Taman Mount Austin.
Police who rushed to the scene found a 33-year-old foreign woman lying motionless with multiple stab and slash wounds and was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Not far from her body was the body of a foreign male, believed to be the victim’s ex-boyfriend. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect is believed to have taken his own life shortly after killing the victim.
2 injured while trying to intervene
During the confrontation, a 23-year-old foreign woman and a 27-year-old local man who tried to intervene were stabbed by the suspect.
Both are currently receiving treatment at a hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.
Raub said the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, adding that the motive is still under investigation.
“We urge any witnesses or individuals with information to contact the Johor Bahru South Police Hotline at 07-218 2323 to assist with the investigation,” he said.
