A man suffered light gunshot wounds in a shooting which took place after an argument in Msida this afternoon.

The police said the incident took place at Sqaq Dun Guzepp Mifsud, Msida, limits of San Gwann.

Two men were involved and a 35-year-old from Msida allegedly opened fire. He is under arrest.

The victim, a 43-year old from San Gwann, is receiving hospital treatment. Magistrate Consuelo Scerri Herrera is holding an inquiry.

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