Kota Kinabalu teenager dies of suspected electric shock during police evasion

An 18-year-old male died after an apparent electric shock in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The incident occurred in the Nounton Industrial Area, Inanam, while the teenager was attempting to evade a police inspection.

According to Kota Kinabalu District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Shahrudin Mat Husain, police responded to reports of suspicious individuals near Lorong Langsat at approximately 4:00 AM. Upon arrival, three men fled the scene. One individual attempted to escape through a fenced premises, while two others climbed a zinc roof. During the escape attempt, the 18-year-old was believed to have been electrocuted and was found unconscious.

Medical officers from Queen Elizabeth II Hospital confirmed the death at 7:40 AM. Preliminary examinations revealed injuries to the victim's right hand and right thigh, consistent with electric shock. While no immediate signs of criminal activity related to the death were found, an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause. Two other men involved in the flight were detained by police for further investigation.