COPS have began a hunt for a potential victim after shots were fired at a car in Govan several times.
The force said that they have to confirm whether anyone was in or near the car following the shooting at around 12.55pm on Monday in Craigton.
The shooting is the second in the city in 24 hours after a 27-year-old man was shot as he sat in a car outside a block of flats in Scotstoun.
Initially cops were called to a report of a damaged car on Torbreck Street, near to Bunessan Street.
Following several reports of gunshots and a forensic examination of the scene, it is believed that a firearm was discharged at the Toyota Avensis vehicle several times.
From enquiries carried out so far, possibly a Mercedes was seen driving at speed from Jura Street onto Paisley Road West around the time of the incident.
Detective Inspector Sarah McArthur, from Govan CID, said: “Enquiries are at a very early stage to establish the full circumstances of this reckless crime and it is absolutely vital that anyone with information comes forward to help us piece together what has happened here.
“We have had no reports of anyone being injured, however, we must confirm whether there was anyone in or near to the vehicle at the time. This is a busy residential area and I would appeal to anyone who was near to Torbreck Street yesterday afternoon, who may have noticed someone in or near to the vehicle targeted, to please get in touch.
“I would also ask anyone who may have noticed a black Mercedes, any other vehicles or anything at all untoward to pass this information on to police.
“This incident will understandably cause concern within the local community and additional patrols will be in the area to provide reassurance. Anyone with information or concerns is welcome to approach our officers who will be happy to speak to them.
“Criminals who discharge firearms in busy residential areas not only risking the life of their target, but people in the surrounding area as well. This type of violent disregard for public safety will not be tolerated and support from the local community is going to be crucial to our investigation and finding the abhorrent individuals involved.
“Anyone with information can contact Govan CID via 101, quoting incident number 1720 of Monday 21 May 2018. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”
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