Man shot dead outside entertainment centre in Johor

A man was shot dead outside an entertainment centre in Johor Bahru, Malaysia late on May 9, with police now searching for two suspects.

The shooting took place outside an entertainment centre in Taman Industri Jaya, Skudai, according to The New Straits Times (NST).

At least two other men are believed to have been injured in the incident.

Man confirmed dead at scene

Iskandar Puteri police chief Assistant Commissioner M Kumarasan said police received a report about the incident from a 27-year-old woman at around 11pm.

Kumarasan said in a statement, as cited by NST:

"The victim, a man in his 20s, was confirmed dead at the scene, while another man of the same age sustained injuries from gunshot wounds.”

A separate NST report stated that the deceased was 27 years old.

Another man injured after being shot

Police said another man, also 27, was injured after being shot.

Police also believe that a third man may have been injured in the shooting.

However, his identity has not yet been confirmed.

“A third man is believed to have been wounded in the incident but he has yet to be identified as he was taken away from the scene by an acquaintance after the shooting,” Kumarasan said.

He urged the man to come forward to assist with investigations.

Case being investigated as murder

Police are now looking for two suspects in connection with the shooting.

The case is being investigated under Section 302 of Malaysia’s Penal Code for murder.

Investigations are ongoing.