KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian police said on Saturday that a 35-year-old Palestinian man, who is reported to have lived in Kuala Lumpur for more than 10 years, was shot to death near his residence early in the morning by two unidentified gunmen.

Kuala Lumpur police said in a statement that the man was gunned down by two gunmen in a motorbike who ambushed him with more than 10 bullets. The victim was believed to be going to attend the morning prayer.

Palestinian Ambassador to Malaysia Anwar H. Al Agha identified the man as Fadi M. R. Albatsh, a mosque imam and also a university lecturer, Malaysian newspaper the New Straits Times reported.

Citing CCTV footage, the report also said the two gunmen, both wearing helmets, arrived at the scene and waited for the victim for some 20 minutes before carrying out the attack.

The ambassador said Fadi was supposed to leave for Turkey to attend a conference later on Saturday.

The police said investigation is ongoing.