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By Robertus Wardhy on 12:55 pm May 27, 2015

 

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Police in Papua have launched an investigation after one person was killed and another five injured in Puncak Jaya district, Paupa on Tuesday. (Antara photo/Spedy Paereng)

 

Jayapura. Five local residents have been injured and one killed during a shooting by unknown gunmen at a house in Puncak Jaya district, Paupa, on Tuesday night.

Sr. Comr. Patrige Renwarin, a spokesman for the Papua Police, told the Jakarta Globe that the shooting took place at 11 p.m. at the family home of a Papuan civilian named Jufri Tandi Payung

Pengga Anumbi, 31, died after being shot in the head while five others, Suryanto Tandi Payung, 26, Alfret Tandi Payung, 28, Yulianus Tandidatu, 32, Yogi Gerang, 21, and Marten Tandi Payung, 39, were wounded on their hands and legs.

“The victims were evacuated at 11:20 p.m. to Mulia Regional Hospital in Puncak Jaya to get treatment,” Patrige said.

The police have not yet identified the assailants, but are investigating the incident, he added.

Patrige said the situation is secure and called on local residents to remain vigilant.

“The people were a bit worried. However, police officers have urged them the remain calm and aware, and also asked them to contact the police if they receive irregular information,” said Patrige.