Police stopped and questioned 160 motorists and pedestrians yesterday in Bishopbriggs exactly a week after after a man was gunned down in broad daylight.

The 33-year-old, named locally as Ross Sherlock, was targeted at 3.10pm in Dornoch Place on September 24.

He survived the attack and was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he was treated for gunshot wounds.

Police are treating the shooting as attempted murder and have previously appealed for witnesses.

They revealed last week that the 33-year-old victim was known to them and had been “specifically targeted” by his attacker.

It is believed he is a former associate of gangster Kevin “Gerbil” Carrol, who was shot and killed in a supermarket car park in January 2010.

Uniformed and plain-clothed police officers yesterday questioned passers-by at the scene of last Thursday’s shooting, close to St Helen’s Primary.

The suspect is said to be in his mid-40s, around 5 feet 10 inches tall and was wearing a high visibility jacket with the hood pulled up. He was carrying a silver handgun.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “Officers are encouraged with the response from the operation, where around 160 motorists and pedestrians were spoken to.

“They are currently sifting through the details gathered and any new information will be fully investigated.”

A burnt out grey Volkswagen Golf, with the registration FR12 PYB, was found in nearby Wood Lane after the shooting. The car was reported as stolen in March.

Detective Superintendent Stephen Grant said: “We suspect this car has been involved with the shooting incident and I would ask anyone to get in touch who may know something.

“Investigations are ongoing and detectives are undertaking priority lines of enquiry.”

Police have stepped up patrols in Bishopbriggs after the shooting which has shocked the tightknit community.

Chief Inspector Craig Smith: “We have increased our policing presence in the local community to reassure the public and again, I would encourage people to approach my officers with any concerns.

“My campus police officer, who is well known to pupils will be in the local primary school this week to engage with pupils and provide reassurance.

“We are working very closely with East Dunbartonshire Council and the school to provide support to pupils and their families in order that the children can get back to their daily school routine as quickly as possible.

“This has clearly impacted on the local community but please be assured that my officers alongside the team of dedicated detectives are working round the clock to find who is responsible.”

An incident room has been set up at Kirkintilloch Police Office and detectives are following a number of lines of enquiry.

Anyone with information can contact officers at Kirkintilloch Police Office on 101 or alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be shared anonymously.