Simpang Ampat shooting: Witness mistook gunshots for exploding lorry tyre
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SIMPANG AMPAT: A witness initially mistook the sound of gunfire for a burst trailer lorry tyre before discovering a wounded man had run into her eatery seeking refuge.
From the original report
The woman, who declined to be named, said she was at the cashier's counter with several employees when they heard a series of loud bangs about 10am.
She said they did not immediately suspect the sounds were gunshots as the shop is located along a busy road frequently used by lorries,
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- Jul 27, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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