TRIBUTES have started to pour in for a man who died after a shooting in Airdrie.
The man has been named locally as fitness instructor and dad, Gary More.
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As previously reported by the Evening Times, Police Scotland said its officers were called to an incident involving a firearm in the North Lanarkshire town’s Gartness Drive at around 8.10pm on Thursday.
Following the arrival of emergency services, a man was found seriously injured and pronounced dead at the scene.
One pal wrote on social media: “What a cruel horrible world we live in. Another great guy of Holytown taken far too soon. Sleep tight, Gary. God only takes the best, mate. Thinking of all your friends and family at this sad time. Fly high, mate.”
Another added: “RIP, Gary. I have knew you since I was young when you hung about with my bro John. Going to miss you, big man.”
“RIP big man, Gary. Many good times spent together. Thoughts and prayers are with your family, mate,” was another.
Police are treating the death as suspicious and enquiries are underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Coatbridge CID via 101, quoting incident number 3626 of Thursday, September 6 2018.
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