Two gunshots were heard in Melaka Raya in Malacca, Malaysia, in the early hours of Tuesday morning (6 Jan) after a fight broke out between two groups outside a row of entertainment outlets.
The incident, described as the third shooting in Malaysia in 2026, occurred at approximately 4am near several closed businesses along the city’s entertainment district, according to Malaysian news media China Press.
According to witnesses, the altercation began when a group of Malay men and a group of Indian men were loitering near the outlets.
An argument broke out for unknown reasons, and it quickly turned physical.
Source: China Press
Security personnel working in the area intervened to try to break up the fight as chaos ensued.
During the scuffle, two gunshots rang out, prompting onlookers to scatter.
One hotel worker, who was present at the scene, initially mistook the noise for either a rowdy incident or loud music emanating from nearby entertainment venues, Malaysia Gazette reported.
Source: China Press
When police arrived on the scene at around 5am, they found two spent shell casings on the road, confirming that gunshots had indeed been fired.
However, no casualties were immediately reported.
Damage was found to a nearby Perodua Myvi, with its hood and windshield being severely cracked and dented.
Authorities are still determining if any injuries occurred, though no bloodstains were found at the scene.
Source: China Press
Following the incident, police cordoned off the area to investigate further.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Featured image adapted from China Press.