Indonesia: Police activity ongoing at Indonesian Ulema Council building in Jakarta May 2 following shooting incident

Event

Police activity is ongoing at the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) building in Jakarta the afternoon of May 2. Authorities have reportedly detained a shooter who opened fire at the building. The incident injured at least three MUI employees. While the shooter is reportedly dead and there is no longer a threat in the area, officials have cordoned off the surrounding area as police investigate the incident.

Heightened security is likely in the area over the coming hours. Localized transport and business disruptions are probable until police operations end.

Advice

Avoid the area until police give the all-clear. Allow additional time for travel in the vicinity.