Two men shot dead near Cheras shopping mall


KUALA LUMPUR: Two men were shot dead by a group near the lobby of a shopping mall along Jalan Loke Yew, Cheras at about midnight.

The victims were heading to their car, parked nearby, when the incident occurred at about 12.15am on Tuesday (June 17).

A group of men wearing helmets ran towards the victims and fired several shots at them.

The suspects then escaped in a vehicle.

The victims were reportedly shot in the body and head, dying at the scene.

CID personnel from Cheras district police headquarters, along with the forensic unit, investigated the crime scene.

It is believed both victims were in their 40s and from Sibu, Sarawak.

KL police are gathering information from witnesses and CCTV footage to identify the suspects.

The police are expected to issue a statement on the incident soon.

Last Friday (June 13), a man died and two others were injured after being shot by assailants on motorcycles in Brickfields.

 

 

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