Gunshot fired during attempted robbery in Johor
The 31-second video, uploaded to Facebook on July 19, shows a man discharging a firearm during a robbery attempt.
Seri Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak confirmed that the incident occurred at about 7.10pm on the same day.
"According to initial investigations, a male suspect, whose ethnicity has not been determined, entered a business premises and pointed what appeared to be a pistol at the victim while demanding cash.
"During the incident, the suspect fired a single shot outside the premises before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.
"Fortunately, no injuries were reported," he said in a statement.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 for use or possession of firearms during a robbery.
The offence carries the death penalty or life imprisonment, and whipping.
Those with information on the incident can contact the nearest police station or Seri Alam district command centre at 07-387 1422 or the hotline at 07-3861422.
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