A man was murdered and another was grievously injured this evening in a shooting incident at Triq Guzeppi Lanzon in Marsascala at around 6.45 p.m.

A third man was slightly injured.

The police said that as soon as they arrived on site they were approached by the man who was slightly injured who told them someone had shot at him from a car.

He also told them where the incident happened, in the basement of garages three storeys underground.

The police found the dead man, Kevin Gatt, in a  Hyundai car, along with one of the men who was seriously injured.

Both the injured men were taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment. The alleged shooter has been arrested.

Sources said the incident could possibly be linked to money and usury.

Magistrate Neville Camilleri is holding an inquiry. He appointed several experts to help in the investigation.

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