UAE | Crime

Man shot on RAK golf course

A police investigation is under way to find out who was behind the shooting. The bullet penetrated the shoulder of the 29-year-old victim, who was identified as B.S.S. Police sources.

  • By Nasouh Nazzal, Staff Reporter
  • Published: 23:54 June 22, 2008
  • Gulf News

Ras Al Khaimah: A man was shot in the shoulder on Sunday while playing a round of golf in the Khuzzam area.

A police investigation is under way to find out who was behind the shooting. The bullet penetrated the shoulder of the 29-year-old victim, who was identified as B.S.S. Police sources said the Malaysian victim was in the middle of a game of golf when he was suddenly shot at and fell to the ground unconscious, onlookers were shocked.

Police officers arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation to find out the source of the bullet. The victim was referred to Saqr Hospital for treatment.

Police investigators have questioned witnesses on the golf course and they are still working on determining who fired the shot.

Medical sources said that the victim's condition is stable and they were able to stop the bleeding. The victim was able to spend a few moments with police investigators to talk about the incident.

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