Two men held in connection with shooting in Kanowit


SIBU: Police have detained two men following a shooting in the Simpang Jalan Majau-Kanowit-Song area, Kanowit district near here.

Kanowit district police chief DSP Junical Ujal said both suspects were arrested at separate locations on Monday (Aug 25), with one of them believed to be the owner of the vehicle used in the incident.

He said police received a report around 8.30pm on Sunday (Aug 24) about a man who fired shots before fleeing in a car.

On the same night, police found the burnt frame of the vehicle on Jalan Penyulau," he said in a statement on Monday.

He said no injuries were reported and investigations are ongoing. Police also advised the public not to speculate about the case. – Bernama

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