Couple narrowly escape being hit by stray bullets in shooting incident

A couple narrowly escaped being hit by stray bullets in a shooting incident in Taman Daiman Jaya near here this morning. Kota Tinggi police chief Supt Mohd Nor Rasid said in the 9.40am incident, they were doing some chores in the annexed kitchen of their house. "The bullets were of the 9mm type. The shorts were fired from a distance and we believe the victims were not the target," he told reporters here. According to him, a resident in the housing estate noticed a grey-coloured MPV without registration plates speeding off after the shots were fired. He added that police had increased patrols in the housing estate following the incident. Those with information on the case are urged to contact the Kota Tinggi police headquarters at 07 - 8831222. Meanwhile, the husband, who only wanted to be known as Jamuri, said he and his wife were going about their chores for their catering business at their annexed kitchen. "Suddenly I heard exploding sounds and when I checked found a bullet lodged in the kitchen grille door. Luckily we were not hit," he said. Though safe, the couple were still tramautised by the incident.