Man injured in suspected shooting at Machang Bubok used car workshop
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 4 — A 43-year-old local man was injured after he was believed to have been shot at a used-car wo...
A 43-year-old man sustained injuries after being shot at a used-car workshop near a Chinese cemetery in Machang Bubok, according to Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief ACP Nik Aminuddin Raja Abdullah. Police received a report at around 2:05pm, stating that at approximately 1:05pm, the victim was approached by two unidentified men on a motorcycle.
One of the suspects allegedly fired a shot towards the victim. The victim fled to the cemetery for safety, while the suspects escaped the scene. He suffered a right palm injury and a fracture. The victim is currently in the hospital in stable condition. Police have recovered items connected to the incident at the scene. They are actively investigating to identify the suspects and determine the motive, under Section 307 of the Penal Code.
The police urge anyone with relevant information to contact their nearest police station or ASP Muazzam Shaaban at 017-4825017. The public is advised not to speculate or circulate unverified information about the incident.
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