Appeal after firearm discharge at house – Calton, Glasgow

Detectives at Shettleston are continuing their enquiries and appealing for any information after a firearm was discharged at a house in Calton, Glasgow on Tuesday, 23 February, 2021.

Around 9.15pm on Tuesday evening, officers were called to Green Street, Calton following a report of a firearm discharged. No one was injured, however a window of the property was damaged,

Extensive enquiries are ongoing into this incident and officers have been carrying out enquiries in the area and gathering local CCTV footage to establish more information that will assist their investigation.

Detective Sergeant Lisa MacDonald of Shettleston Police Station said: “I believe that this was a targeted attack, carried out at night to intimidate the occupants of the house. 

“This type of behaviour is completely reckless and will not be tolerated. Thankfully no one was injured during this incident, however there were two adults and two young children, aged two and six, in the house at the time. Additional police patrols will be present in the area to provide public reassurance as we work to trace those responsible.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or anyone who has information at all to please come forward and speak to officers as a matter of urgency. I would also ask anyone driving in the area of Green Street on Tuesday evening around the time of the shooting with dash-cam footage to come forward. 

“Anyone with any detail should contact officers through 101 quoting reference 3338 of 23 February. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”