Penang mechanic escapes with injuries after being shot at
Police are trying to identify the motive for the shooting.
A mechanic in Penang was shot at and injured while working at a used vehicle workshop in Machang Bubok. The incident occurred around 1:05pm when two men on a motorcycle approached the 43-year-old victim. One of the men allegedly fired a shot, causing the victim to flee to a nearby Chinese cemetery for safety. Both suspects also escaped the scene.
The victim sustained injuries to his right palm and fractures in his hand, according to Seberang Perai Tengah police chief Nik Aminuddin Raja Abdullah. He was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment and is believed to be in stable condition. Police are currently investigating the shooting as attempted murder and are seeking information from the public. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the nearest police station or Muazzam Shaaban at 017-4825017.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Penang mechanic escapes with injuries after being shot at freemalaysiatoday.com
- Mechanic shot at Penang workshop, jumps cemetery fence to escape gunmen thevibes.com
