Why did the police officer resort to firing his weapon?

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Police Officer Fired Weapon in Self-Defence Against Reckless Driver

A police officer discharged his firearm as a defensive measure when a suspect, driving a Perodua Myvi, reversed the vehicle recklessly and dragged the officer who was attempting to open the back door for an arrest. The officer fired a single shot at the vehicle's windshield to protect himself from immediate danger.
Attempted Arrest Escalated to Dangerous Evasion

The incident unfolded when police attempted to apprehend two suspects, aged 28 and 31, in connection with an armed robbery report. Upon realising they were cornered in their Perodua Myvi in Kampung Gajah, the suspects attempted to evade capture by executing a sudden U-turn and reversing their vehicle into a police car.
Officer Dragged While Trying to Secure Suspect

During the confrontation, one officer attempted to open the rear door of the Myvi to arrest a suspect seated in the back. However, the driver then reversed the vehicle with extreme recklessness, dragging the officer along with the car. This dangerous manoeuvre prompted the officer to fire his weapon at the windshield.
Suspects Apprehended After Further Evasion

Despite the shot fired, the driver continued to reverse, eventually crashing into another vehicle. The suspect in the back seat attempted to flee but was apprehended, while the driver managed to escape initially before being arrested later in Kampung Rapat, Ipoh. The officer involved sustained no injuries, but the suspect driver received treatment for a gunshot wound to his right shoulder.

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