[WATCH] Shots fired in Paola, shopkeeper escapes unhurt

55-year-old shopkeeper target of early morning shooting in Paola

Last updated on 13 September 2014, 1:11pm
by Staff Reporter

Between four and five shots are believed to have been fired. Photo by Ray Attard

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A 55-year-old man escaped unhurt when shots were fired in his direction early on Saturday morning.

According to the police gunfire was heard at around 5.30am in St Joseph Street, Paola.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the man, from Paola, was in the shop when fire was opened in his direction. It is not clear whether the shots were fired by more than one person.

No one was injured. Further investigations are underway while several experts have been appointed to assist with a magisterial inquiry.