BUKIT MERTAJAM: A 43-year-old man was injured on his right palm after he was shot at a used vehicle workshop near Jalan Sungai Lembu in Machang Bubok on Thursday (Sept 3) afternoon.
Central Seberang Perai OCPD Asst Comm Nik Aminuddin Raja Abdullah said they received a report on the incident at 2.15pm on Thursday.
"At 1.05pm, the victim was approached by two men on a motorcycle.
"One suspect is then believed to have fired shots at the victim," he said in a statement on Friday (Sept 4).
ACP Nik Aminuddin said the injured victim fled towards a nearby cemetery to escape the duo, who fled the scene.
He said the victim sustained a wound on his right palm and fractured it.
"He was subsequently treated in hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition.
"Upon inspecting the crime scene, we found several items believed to be connected to the incident.
"We are investigating to identify the suspects and determine the motive," he said.
ACP Nik Aminuddin said the case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder.
He advised the public against speculating or spreading unverified information about the incident.
He urged anyone with information on the incident to help the investigation by contacting the nearest police station or investigating officer Asst Supt Muazzam Shaaban at 017-4825017.
