Following a drive-by shooting in Bradford, a man is currently in critical condition at the hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to his head. The incident took place on Gaythorne Road in West Bowling, Bradford, West Yorkshire, where armed officers responded to the scene. The victim, a 28-year-old man, was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after the event occurred at 10:57 pm last night.
Authorities have indicated that initial investigations suggest the firearm was discharged from a white BMW, which was later discovered burnt out over a mile away from the crime scene.
Residents in the area recounted hearing gunshots, prompting a swift response from the police and ambulance services. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with emergency services arriving shortly after the gunshots were heard. One witness mentioned hearing two distinct gunshots before the arrival of law enforcement.
Another resident shared their experience of witnessing the aftermath, noting the unusual sound of a car fire that escalated into a visible blaze. The resident described the escalating situation as concerning, indicating that the incident had alarmed the neighborhood.
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team addressed the severity of the incident, labeling it as a grave matter involving the use of a fatal weapon within the community. Bates emphasized that the incident appears to have been targeted, and extensive investigations are currently ongoing. Local authorities are collaborating with neighborhood policing units to ensure public safety through increased police presence and patrols.
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. The fire service also confirmed responding to reports of a car on fire in the area, with a crew dispatched to extinguish the flames.
The shooting incident occurred in close proximity to where 19-year-old Junaid Khan was tragically killed in June of the previous year.
