A shooting incident took place at Setia City Mall in Selangor, Malaysia, late on Saturday, February 8th. A Malaysian man in his 30s, with a criminal history including drug-related offences, fired four shots at a cleaner, injuring the foreign worker's legs and buttocks. The cleaner, also in his 30s, is currently in stable condition at Shah Alam Hospital. This incident has raised alarm and prompted discussions on security measures across the nation.
The suspect fled to another floor of the mall and continued firing additional shots, leading to further chaos. Police received the first report of the incident at 10:50 p.m. on Saturday. Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect was under the influence of drugs and acted out of anger after being told by the cleaner to shift his belongings.
The investigation is ongoing under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder. Additionally, the case falls under Section 3 of the Firearms (Heavier Penalties) Act 1971 for discharging a firearm during the commission of an offence. If convicted under this section, the suspect could face the death penalty. Six additional police reports have been filed regarding the incident, including one by the victim.
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain has called for increased vigilance among auxiliary police officers and security guards following this event. Meanwhile, the local authorities have expressed confidence that they will resolve the case swiftly.
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has urged the public to stay calm and not panic. He emphasized that maintaining public composure is crucial during ongoing investigations to prevent unnecessary fear and misinformation.
Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain stated that while preliminary motives have been discussed, the real motive remains undetermined.
"However the real motive has (yet to be determined)," – Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain
In light of recent events, Fahmi Fadzil cautioned against spreading unverified information regarding the shooting incident at Setia City Mall.
"Do not spread information as if you were present at the scene or investigating the case yourself … This leads to speculation and theories. What concerns me most is when such content or report is presented as if it were true," – Fahmi Fadzil
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