The former partner of a young father who was shot in his vehicle in a Glasgow street has shared her heartbreak.

Euan 'EJ' Johnston, 26, was killed after he was shot while sitting in his Audi vehicle on Scotland Street Glasgow, just before midnight on Tuesday. 

His devastated former partner Linda Corrigan paid an emotional tribute to him on her Facebook page.

She said: "Devastated, heartbroken. Rest in peace Euan, Daddy. You'll always have a place in my heart. 

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"I promise you I will keep care of our daughter. I don't know how I'm going to tell our baby daughter this horrible news. 

"Good night, God bless Euan. I love you with all my heart."

The tribute was accompanied by a picture of the couple with their young daughter, thought to be named Poppy.

It is believed the 26-year-old was targeted while sitting in his vehicle under a motorway flyby before midnight on Tuesday night. 

The father-of-two died in hospital and police are treating the incident as murder. 

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "At 11.55pm on Tuesday, a 26-year-old man was shot while sitting in his Audi vehicle at a junction on Scotland Street in Glasgow.

"He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he died at approximately 02.50am and we are treating the death as murder. Enquiries are continuing."

Tributes to Euan, who has been described by friends as an 'absolute gentleman' have appeared on social media pages today. 

Ashley MacKinnon said: "RIP EJ. you were a big gentle giant and loved by all who knew you. You will be sadly missed by all your friends and family."

James Foley said: "Sad news about big Ej total gentleman and absolute, you will be sadly missed bro."

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Stephanie Lee said: "Sad news. RIP big ej, glad to have grown up & knowing you. Thinkin of yer wee mammy anne & the family."

Chelsea Asson said: "I honestly have woken up to the worst news. Total gentleman taken away from us all far too soon... RIP EUAN ... you will be greatly missed by so many people. You honesty were the kindest person I have met. Thoughts to all his friends and family especially his wee princesses."

A murder investigation is currently underway.

Detective Superintendent Jim Kerr from the Major Investigations Team, said today: “The man had just stopped at a pedestrian crossing on Shields Road, just south of its junction with Scotland Street, when he was approached by the Audi Q5.  Someone from that vehicle shot him and then the car sped off in a northerly direction on Shields Road and turned east into Scotland Street towards the Kingston Bridge.

“This was obviously a targeted attack. Although it was quite late at night, this can be a busy area and there could have been a number of people walking by or in vehicles.  Thankfully, no one else was injured but the incident was witnessed by members of the public. This is a shocking incident and something that no one should have to witness.

“At this time there is no description of anyone in the suspect car, however, officers are currently checking CCTV in the area in an effort to trace its movements and specialist officers will carry out forensic tests on the car.

“Additional officers are on patrol in the area and I would urge anyone with information or any concerns at all, to speak to them there.  A major inquiry has been set up by Greater Glasgow Division and the Major Investigations Team and other specialist resources from across the country. ”

Anyone with information about the murder should contact officers at Baird Street Police Office via 101 or alternatively, details can be given in confidence to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.