Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said further investigations needed to be carried out before any statement could be issued.

“Let us investigate first and it will encompass all aspects, including terrorism.

“Statements on this case will only be made when necessary,” he told reporters after a ceremony to hand over helmets to traffic policemen here today.

He cautioned the public against making any speculation on social sites in connection with the incident.

Yesterday, at least eight people were injured, one seriously, in an explosion believed to be from a hand-grenade at an entertainment outlet in IOI Boulevard, Puchong, near here.

On the frequency of shooting cases, Khalid said the police would increase patrols, including enforcement at the national border to curb smuggling of firearms.

“Most of those involved in shooting cases were criminals who obtained the firearms which were smuggled from a neighbouring country,” he noted.

This month, there were three shooting cases, with the latest reported early today.

A private sector company general manager was seriously wounded when he was shot by an individual on a motorcycle while the victim was driving on the North-South Expressway near Desa Petaling early this morning.

– BERNAMA