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Police officer shooting in South Tangerang

Overview

On October 16, 2026, a fatal shooting occurred at the Mako Polairud Pondok Cabe in Pamulang, South Tangerang, resulting in the death of Bharatu Laurentius Valdo Fernandez Lewai, a member of the Directorate of Air Police.

Following an initial investigation by Polda Metro Jaya, the suspect was identified as Bharada Andika Rahmadani, a fellow member of the Indonesian National Police. By October 21, Rahmadani was named a suspect and faces charges under Article 459 of the Criminal Code for premeditated murder.

Investigators are examining the motive and the use of firearms. Meanwhile, legal counsel for the victim has alleged that the shooting may have been triggered by bullying, suggesting the suspect directed anger toward the victim due to peer harassment. Authorities are continuing to investigate these allegations and the suspect’s psychological state.

Entities

Polda Metro Jaya · Laurentius Valdo Fernandez Lewai · Budi Hermanto · South Tangerang · Indonesian National Police

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Police officer charged with premeditated murder in colleague's death

    Bharada Andika Rahmadani faces premeditated murder charges for the killing of fellow officer Laurentius Valdo Fernandez Lewai in Tangerang Selatan. Investigators are probing potential bullying motives.

  2. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Polda Metro Jaya investigates fatal shooting of police officer in South Tangerang

    Polda Metro Jaya is investigating the fatal shooting of Ditpoludara member Bharatu Laurentius Valdo Fernandez Lewai by fellow officer AR in South Tangerang.

Sources

antaranews.com · daerah.sindonews.com · disway.id · jpnn.com · megapolitan.okezone.com