Police have launched an investigation after a suspected drive-by shooting on a quiet residential street in Aberdeen. Officers were called to Ruthrieston Crescent following reports that a firearm had been discharged at around 10.40pm on Saturday, October 10.
A car had driven along the street when the occupants appeared to fire a firearm towards a property. Police descended on the scene shortly afterwards, but the vehicle had left. Searches were carried out, but no persons were traced. No injuries were reported and no property was damaged.
Appeal for witnesses
Police have appealed for information and are keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed a red hatchback vehicle, possibly a Vauxhall Astra, which was spotted in the area at the time.
Detective Inspector Bruce Buntain said: “I understand that this will be concerning for the community, but I would like to reassure them that extensive enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident.
“I am appealing to anyone who has any information, or saw something suspicious in the area that night, to come forward and speak with officers.
“I am particularly keen to speak with anyone who has seen, or has footage, of a red hatchback vehicle, possibly a Vauxhall Astra, that was captured in the area at the time of the incident.
Private CCTV and dash-cam footage sought
“If you live in the local area and have private CCTV or dash-cam footage, please review this to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation.
“Anyone with concerns or information is encouraged to approach officers, who remain in the area while enquiries are carried out, or call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3543 of October 10.
“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted where information can be passed anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are appealing for information following a report of a possible firearm discharge in Aberdeen.
“Around 10.40pm on Saturday, October 10, we received a report that a car had driven along Ruthrieston Crescent and fired what appeared to be a firearm towards a property.
“Officers attended and carried out a search of the area, but no persons were traced.
“No injuries have been reported and no property was damaged.”
