Gunfire aimed at Edinburgh bar window injures one person in suspected targeted attack
A single person was wounded after a gun was fired toward a window at a bar on Gilmerton Road in Edinburgh on Friday night.
Around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, police responded to reports of gunfire directed at a bar window on Gilmerton Road in Edinburgh. The discharge injured one person, who received treatment at the scene. Detective Inspector Dougal Begg said the investigation is ongoing and is being handled as a targeted incident, emphasizing the reckless nature of such actions.
Officers searched the vicinity but have not yet located a suspect. The police have asked the public for any tips, including dash-cam or private CCTV recordings that might capture relevant activity. A police presence will remain in the area as inquiries continue, and anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously.
Why it matters
The incident highlights public safety concerns and the need for community cooperation in a targeted shooting.
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