A MAN has been left fighting for his life after a drive-by shooting in Glasgow.

The 29-year-old, named locally as Kenny Reilly, was shot through a car window while stopped at traffic lights on Bilsland Drive in Ruchill, near to Maryhill Road, on Monday.

The shooter, who was wearing a balaclava, got out of the passenger side of a black car and shot his victim, who was in the passenger side of a silver BMW.

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He then got back into the car and sped off in the direction of Maryhill Road.

A black people carrier was found burnt out at Craigieburn Gardens a short time later which is thought to be linked to the crime.

The victim was found with serious injuries around 10.30pm and taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where his condition is described as critical.

The incident is now being treated as a targeted attempted murder by investigators.

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It is the seventh shooting on city streets in just over one year, after Euan Johnston, 26, was shot and killed in Shields Road in December 2016.

In January, last year,  Ross Monaghan was shot at near a school on Muirdyke Road, and Ross Craig, 34, was shot in the leg last June on Shawhill Road.

A 22-year-old was shot and killed in a gang fight in Castlemilk in July, last year, and Paul McColl was shot in the face and stomach in February.

The last victim was William Barclay, 26, who was shot at near Springburn in March.

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Following the shooting, police scoured the surrounding streets for clues while a  Police Scotland helicopter searched for possible suspects in the wider North Glasgow area.

One resident living on nearby Sandfield Street said she heard a loud bang and a number of sirens around 10pm.

Local businesses were put on lockdown as investigations continued yesterday morning.
Ramsay & Co, Solicitors and Soapbox Design and Print on Maryhill Road were among those forced to close to make way for forensics.

The spokeswoman of Soapbox Design and Print added: “We’re not sure what’s going to happen. We’ve been told to call up tomorrow to see if we’re okay to open, so I’m working elsewhere.

“The street still appears to be shut off, so we’ll just have to take it day-by-day."

Businesses have been left in the dark over when they will be able to operate as normal for the rest of the week.

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The local community has been left concerned by the incident, which is the third targeted shooting to take place this year.

Workers and schoolkids were caught up in traffic chaos after police closed Maryhill Road between Ruchill Street and Hinshaw Street and Garscube Road.

High visibility patrols are being carried out in the area while an incident caravan is due to be set up.

Anyone with any ‘concerns’ is being encouraged to speak to officers.

Detective Superintendent Kenny Graham, of Greater Glasgow Division, said: “Whoever is responsible for this shooting clearly has no regard for the safety of those living in this busy residential area, and they must be caught.

“We are continuing our inquiries today to establish a motive for this crime, and although we believe that this was a targeted attack and that the 29 year-old man was the intended victim, we are pursuing all lines of inquiry.  

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“Extensive forensic examinations are ongoing in 
both Bilsland Drive and Craigieburn Gardens where the burnt-out vehicle was found.

“Officers are pursuing all lines of inquiry, however we do need the help and support of the local community.”

Councillor Allan Gow said he was “shocked and saddened” by the violence.

He said: “I have spoken with Police Commanders who will have additional resources and patrols deployed locally to provide reassurance.  

“This was a targeted attack, which took place in a community where great strides have been taken over many years to bring crime down, and I would encourage anyone with any information to contact the police or use the Crimestoppers line.”

Annie Wells MSP added: “This is a very serious incident as to which investigations are still in their early stages. We all want our communities to feel safe and I’m sure local people are shocked right now.” 

“I hope that in due course we will know what the root of this incident was but right now we need to let investigations take their course.”

Investigations into the incident are due to be ongoing for a number of days.

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A spokesman from the Scottish Ambulance Service said: “We received a call at 10.32pm on Monday to attend an incident on Bilsland Drive, Maryhill. One male patient was transported to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.”