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Shooting at Penang Coffee Shop: 6 Men Wounded

Penang police chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi said the group was having a drink at the eatery when the assailants arrived on a motorcycle.

By Sadho Ram — 25 Aug 2013, 04:43 PM — Updated over 10 years ago

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PHOTO: Police assist an injured man who was shot at in Simpang Empat, Penang

Police assist an injured man who was shot at in Simpang Empat, Penang

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6 men were wounded after 2 gunmen on a motorcycle fired “random” shots

Six men were wounded after two gunmen on a motorcycle fired “random” shots at an eatery in Taman Kasawari, Simpang Ampat, yesterday.

Close call: Officers attending to the injured victims of the shooting at the coffeeshop in Taman Kasawari, Simpang Ampat.

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Penang police chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi said the group was having a drink at the eatery when the assailants arrived on a motorcycle. "Upon reaching the eatery, the two assailants quickly fired random shots at the six men.

Survivors condition has been reported to be stable

The friends, aged between 30 and 50, were admitted to the Sungai Bakap Hospital after being shot on their legs, arms and buttocks. Their condition has been reported to be stable.

One of the victims, factory van driver R. Balasundram, 53, said he had gone to the coffeeshop shortly after 10pm on Friday for drinks after sending some workers home.

“I spotted five of my friends there and decided to join them. While drinking, I noticed two men on a motorcycle riding by very slowly,” he recalled.

“Suddenly, I heard a loud noise. I thought someone was playing with fire crackers before I realised that they were gunshots,” he added at his home in Transkrian. Balasundram, whose leg was grazed by a bullet, was discharged at 1.30am yesterday.

Penang police chief said the group was having a drink at the eatery when the assailants arrived on a Yamaha LC motorcycle

Penang police chief Senior Deputy Comm Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi said a man had suddenly whipped out a pistol and opened fire randomly at the group of friends before speeding off on a motorcycle.

“The victims were rushed to the hospital by passers-by.” Asked if the shooting was linked to Gang 04, he said it was still too early to tell, adding that the investigating officer was trying to determine the motive.

SDCP Abdul Rahim said the case has been classified as attempted murder under Section 307 of the Penal Code. Meanwhile, South Seberang Prai OCPD Supt Shafien Mamat said police would only record statements from the victims after they had been discharged from the hospital.

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