A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a suspected drive-by shooting on a quiet street in Aberdeen. Police responded to reports of a firearm being discharged on Ruthrieston Crescent at around 10.40pm on Saturday, October 10.
Incident Details
Officers arrived at the scene after a gun was reportedly fired in the direction of a property. The vehicle involved had allegedly fled the scene before police arrived. No injuries were reported and no property was damaged.
Detective Inspector Bruce Buntain said: “Our inquiries are ongoing, but I would like to thank the public for their assistance.”
Police Statement
A Police Scotland statement confirmed: "A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with reckless discharge after a firearm was discharged in Aberdeen. Around 10.40pm on Saturday, 10 October, 2026, we received a report that a car had driven along Ruthrieston Crescent and fired towards a property."
The statement added: "No injuries were reported and no property was damaged."
Ongoing Inquiries
The man has been arrested and charged, with inquiries continuing as part of the investigation.
