Man escapes unhurt after gunmen open fire outside primary school in Butterworth
Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025
By: Bernama Text Size: The scene of the incident. - Social media BUTTERWORTH: A man in his 40s narrowly escaped injury after unknown assailants fired multiple shots at his four-wheel-drive vehicle in front of SK Sungai Nyior here on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at about 5.40pm while the victim was reportedly waiting to pick up his child from school. It is understood that one of the suspects fired several shots at the driver's side window before fleeing the scene. Seberang Perai Utara District Police Chief ACP Anuar Abdul Rahman confirmed the incident when contacted. Earlier, several photos related to the shooting had gone viral on social media. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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