Gloucestershire Constabulary said officers were called to Lechlade at 7.10pm on Monday after receiving a report that a man had shot another man who was sitting stationary in his vehicle on Butler's Field. The victim, aged in his 30s, managed to drive a short distance and get inside a property before being taken to hospital with suspected gunshot wounds; his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Armed police and the National Police Air Service conducted a search for the suspect.
Police say it is understood the suspect tried to leave the scene in a vehicle but collided with parked vehicles and eventually left on foot. A firearm was recovered from the scene, according to authorities. A man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Fairford shortly before 10pm, and he remains in custody.
This is a worrying incident and no doubt will have caused a lot of concern in the community, especially during the time while officers were searching for the suspect.
Sophie Dawkins, Acting Detective Inspector from Gloucestershire Police's Criminal Investigation Department, stated: "This is a worrying incident and no doubt will have caused a lot of concern in the community, especially during the time while officers were searching for the suspect." According to Dawkins, the investigation is in its early stages, and it is understood that those involved are known to each other, with no other suspects being sought. She added: "Those living nearby will see an enhanced police presence over the coming days and we'd encourage anyone with concerns to speak to officers in the area." The motive for the shooting and the exact relationship between the victim and suspect have not been disclosed, nor has the type of firearm recovered been specified.
We're in the early stages of an investigation and at this time it is understood that those involved are known to each other, and we’re not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Those living nearby will see an enhanced police presence over the coming days and we'd encourage anyone with concerns to speak to officers in the area.