SIBU, Nov 14 — Police are investigating a suspected shooting incident after a business premises’ metal shutter was found with seven impact marks along Jalan Repok, Sarikei.

Sarikei District Police Chief Supt Aswandy Anis said the premises owner lodged a report at 8.30pm on November 13 after hearing seven impact sounds coming from the direction of the shop’s folding metal shutter.

Upon checking outside, the complainant discovered seven marks believed to have been caused by gunfire on the shutter. No one was found at the scene.

Aswandy said preliminary investigations found two fragments of suspected metal pellets on the walkway outside the premises.

Further examination showed that the shutter had not been punctured, although its surface paint was damaged.

He said investigations were ongoing to determine the type of weapon used and identify those responsible.

No arrests have been made so far, while the motive remains under investigation.

The case is being investigated under Section 39 of the Arms Act 1960.

Members of the public with information on the incident are urged to contact investigating officer Insp Mohd Firza Ahmad Fauzi at 012-9768277 or visit the nearest police station.

Police also advised the public against spreading speculation that could affect public order, particularly in Sarikei. — The Borneo Post