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Man opens fire in failed JB robbery, suspect still at large after fleeing on motorcycle

Man opens fire in failed JB robbery, suspect still at large after fleeing on motorcycle

Malay Mail20-07-2025
JOHOR BAHRU, July 20 — Police said they have launched an investigation after a viral video showed a man firing a shot during an attempted robbery in Taman Megah Ria at Seri Alam here.
The 31-second video, uploaded on Facebook on July 19, showed the suspect discharging what appeared to be a firearm before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.
'During the incident, the suspect fired a single shot outside the premises before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.
'Fortunately, no injuries to the victim were reported,' said Seri Alam police chief Asst Comm Mohd Sohaimi Ishak in a statement here.
The incident occurred at about 7.10pm on July 19, and the male suspect's ethnicity has not been determined.
Police confirmed the case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971.
The Section carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and whipping for offences involving firearms during a robbery.
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