A 43-year-old local man was injured in the palm after he was allegedly shot by two men at a used-car workshop near a Chinese cemetery along Jalan Sungai Lembu, Machang Bubok, on Thursday.
Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief Assistant Commissioner Nik Aminuddin Raja Abdullah said the incident occurred at about 1.05pm when the victim was approached by two men riding a motorcycle.
He said one of the suspects then allegedly opened fire at the victim.
“The injured victim fled towards the Chinese cemetery to seek safety, while both suspects also escaped from the scene,” he said in a statement on Friday.
Nik Aminuddin said the victim suffered a wound and a fractured bone in his right palm. He was later treated at a hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
Police also recovered several items believed to be linked to the incident during an inspection of the scene.
“The police are conducting investigations to identify the suspects and determine the motive,” he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder.
Members of the public with information about the incident are urged to contact the nearest police station or investigating officer Assistant Superintendent Muazzam Shaaban at 017-4825017.
Nik Aminuddin also urged the public not to speculate or circulate unverified information about the incident.
