A shooting took place inside the 57th ward administration office in South Dagon Township this afternoon (August 17).

The shooting took place inside the 57th ward administration office on Naung Yoe Road around 12:30 pm today, according to persons lived nearby.

"I heard two gunshots. Then the security forces came to Naung Yoe Road. It is not yet known whether there are casualties or not,” said a resident.

An official from the administration office was injured in the shooting while registering for the COVID-19 vaccine.

After the incident, the security forces came to investigate.