Penang police chief Hamzah Ahmad, when contacted, confirmed the incident and said an investigation is being conducted under Section 307 of the Penal Code and Section 8 of the Arms Act 1960.

It was earlier understood that a team from the criminal investigation department of the state contingent police headquarters and Seberang Perai Utara district police headquarters had found a Myvi car being driven in a suspicious manner at the intersection of Jalan Pokok Sena towards Jalan Permatang Baru.

The police ordered the driver to stop his vehicle, but the suspect refused and sped up before firing several shots at the police.

The police responded to the shooting, after which two local suspects were found covered in blood and confirmed dead at the scene.

A press conference will be held by the Penang police regarding the case.