Gun fired at home and car found burnt out after 'targeted' attack

A major investigation is under way after a gun was fired at a home and a car was found burnt out in what is believed to be a targeted attack.

Emergency services were called to reports of a firearm being discharged at the door of a property in Randolph Crescent, in the Whins of Milton area of Stirling on Monday, February 19.

A 38-year-old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow to be treated for a minor injury before being discharged.

Police are treating the incident as a targeted attack and are keen to gather information on a silver or grey Kia Sportage seen on the road at the time of the shooting.

A vehicle matching the car’s description was found burnt out near the A71 on Ayr Road in Shotts, around 30 miles away, at around 11.10pm the same evening.

Police say extra patrols remain in the area and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective inspector John Currie of Stirling Police Office said: “Since this incident was reported, we have been carrying out extensive enquiries in and around the local area along with gathering and studying a large amount of CCTV footage.

“We believe this was a targeted attack and are following a number of lines of enquiry. We would appreciate any assistance the public can give us in identifying who is responsible for this reckless and dangerous act.

“If you were in the area of Randolph Crescent around 8pm on Monday, 19 February, or have information that could assist our investigation, please contact us.

“A silver or grey Kia Sportage was seen in Randolph Crescent and Glasgow Road around the time of the shooting.

“We would urge anyone with information on this car or anyone with dash-cam or personal footage to review it and get in touch if you hold any detail on this.

“A Kia Sportage matching the description of the one seen in Randolph Crescent was found burnt out near the A71, Ayr Road, Shotts, around 11.10pm that same evening. It is currently undergoing forensic examination and again I’d ask if you have any information regarding this to please come forward.

“Additional policing patrols remain in the area to provide public reassurance while we investigate this crime.

“Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem can contact 101 quoting incident number 3511 of 19 February.

“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”