Another firearms-related crime took place in Penang recently but fortunately no victims died on the scene.
A gunman opened fire at six men outside a coffeeshop in Taman Kasawari, Simpang Ampat. All of them were hit on their legs, buttocks and arms. The victims were rushed to the Sungai Bakap Hospital by a passer-by. Their condition has been reported to be stable.
R.Balasundram, 53, who has discharged from hospital at 1.30am Saturday morning, said that he noticed two men was riding slowly towards them on a motorcycle while drinking with his five other friends.
“Suddenly I heard a loud noise. I thought someone was playing with fire crackers before I realised that they were gunshots,” he added.
Penang police chief Senior Deputy Comm Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi said a man had suddenly whipped out a pistol and opened fire randomly at the group of friends before speeding off on a motorcycle. The case has been classified under Section 307 of the Penal code, attempted murder.
The cases was still too early to tell whether it was linked to the previous cases, the officer was trying to determins the motive as the targets for this case’s victims were ramdomly shot by the gunman.
Dear witnesses, if you spot incidents like these, please do not hesitate by contacting the Penang Rakan COP hotline at 04-2691 999 or lodge a report at any police station.
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