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Man Shot in Head in Targeted Drive‑By in West Bowling

Investigators say the attack appears planned, with police appealing for CCTV and witness footage as the victim remains in hospital.

Overview

  • The gunshot happened on Gaythorne Road at the junction with Parsonage Road at about 10:57pm on Wednesday and a 28-year-old man was taken to hospital with life‑threatening head injuries.
  • Police say the firearm was likely discharged from a white BMW that was later found burnt out on Brompton Road and extinguished by fire crews.
  • The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is leading the probe, officers have sealed multiple scenes and increased patrols to reassure the local community.
  • Two men were arrested in connection with the case and detectives have issued an urgent appeal to locate 24-year-old Luqman Khan, who is believed to have travelled to Suffolk.
  • Investigators are asking anyone with CCTV, dashcam or phone footage to contact West Yorkshire Police or Crimestoppers and quote crime reference 13260388729.