Police are investigating a shooting, after an argument that took place this morning (10:30am) in a field close to the Addolorata cemetery (Vjal Santa Lucija, Paola).
TVMnews are reporting that the man was hit in the face after being shot by another man.
The victim, a 57 year-old man from Paola was taken to Mater Dei Hospital and was certified to have suffered serious injuries.
Police who arrived on the scene, were wearing bulletproof vests whilst Superintendent Keith Arnaud is also present.
A search for the alleged shooter resulted in two men of 66 and 30 years-old being arrested.
Magistrate Caroline Farrugia Frendo has appointed a Magisterial Enquiry into the case, whilst police investigations are ongoing.
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