A man is in critical condition at a hospital after being shot in the head during a drive-by shooting in Bradford. Armed officers responded to the incident on Gaythorne Road in West Bowling, Bradford, West Yorkshire. The victim, a 28-year-old man, sustained life-threatening head injuries and was rushed to the hospital following the incident at 10:57 pm the previous night.
Authorities indicated that initial investigations suggest the shooting was carried out from a white BMW, which was later discovered burnt out over a mile away. Local witnesses reported hearing two gunshots before the police and ambulance arrived at the scene. Residents described a chaotic situation with emergency services quickly converging in the area.
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team emphasized the gravity of the situation, labeling it as a serious incident involving a lethal weapon in Bradford. He noted that preliminary findings point towards a targeted assault, with extensive inquiries ongoing. The police are collaborating with local policing units to ensure public safety through increased patrols in the vicinity.
The fire service confirmed their response to reports of a car fire on Brompton Road following the shooting incident. West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service dispatched a crew from Bradford to extinguish the flames. The shooting occurred near the location where 19-year-old Junaid Khan was tragically murdered in June of the previous year.
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