An African man, believed to be a member of a robbery gang wanted by the police, was shot dead during a shootout at an apartment in Puchong Jaya, Selangor, last night.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the incident occurred at 10.50pm when police raided a ninth-floor unit at Menara KLH to arrest the suspect, but the latter opened fire.

"When the raid was conducted...