Brickfields police chief Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood said in the incident at about 10.50pm, the three local men, aged between 30 and 50, were eating with several friends when they were approached by two men on a motorcycle who fired several shots at them.

“One of the victims was confirmed dead at the scene and his body was sent to the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) for a post-mortem.

“Two other victims are receiving treatment at the same hospital. One of them suffered serious injuries while the other sustained minor injuries,” he told reporters at the scene early this morning.

Ku Mashariman said further investigations are ongoing, including examining CCTV footage, identifying the motive for the incident and the suspects involved.

“There is nothing to alarm the public at this time and the police will investigate this case from various angles.

“Members of the public with information about the incident are advised to contact the police or the nearest police station to assist in the investigation,” he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.