Bradford Shooting: Man in 20s Seriously Injured in Manningham
A man in his twenties has been seriously wounded in a brazen shooting in Bradford’s Manningham, sparking a major attempted murder probe by West Yorkshire Police. The terrifying incident unfolded just after 10 pm on Monday night in a car park off Oak Lane, close to Victor Street.
Gunfire Follows Heated Altercation
The victim made his own way to hospital, where he was treated for a gunshot wound. Thankfully, his injuries are serious but not believed to be life-threatening. Detectives are now racing to piece together what sparked the shooting, which police say erupted after a verbal clash between several men.
“This is a very serious firearms offence which we are treating as an attempted murder. A number of enquiries are ongoing to establish exactly what happened and who is responsible. We are committed to thoroughly investigating this incident and bringing those involved to justice.” – Detective Inspector Suzanne Hall
Four Arrested as Police Close Off Crime Scenes
West Yorkshire’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team has taken the lead and already arrested four men linked to the shooting. Several locations remain cordoned off as forensic teams comb for evidence. Officers are also conducting door-to-door enquiries in the area.
Community Shock and Call for Witnesses
The violent shooting has rattled residents, with community leaders condemning the spike in violence and urging witnesses to come forward. Police want anyone who was near Oak Lane around 10 pm Monday to contact them immediately.
- Call West Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting crime ref 13250197920
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Authorities are keen to piece together all the facts to keep Manningham safe and bring the culprits to justice.
