Larkfield: Police investigation launch after man killed in 'shooting' in Greenock

A police investigation has been launched after a reported shooting in the Larkfield area of Greenock.
By Stephen Mcilkenny
Published 28th Feb 2023, 10:26 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2023, 13:18 BST

Police attended the incident on Nairn Road in Inverclyde just after 1am following unconfirmed reports of gunshots, with a 37-year-old injured at the scene.

The man has died after being taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Police are carrying out enquiries into the incident.

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A police investigation has been launched after a reported shooting in the Larkfield area of Greenock.A police investigation has been launched after a reported shooting in the Larkfield area of Greenock.
A police investigation has been launched after a reported shooting in the Larkfield area of Greenock.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 1.15 am on Tuesday, 28 February 2023, police were called to a house on Nairn Road, Greenock where a man was found seriously injured.

"Officers attended and the 37-year-old man was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he died a short time later. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

“Officers are treating his death as suspicious and enquiries are continuing.”

The police response was triggered after unconfirmed reports of gunshots being heard by locals.

The area has been cordoned off at the scene and forensic officers are carrying out investigations.

Scottish Conservative West Scotland MSP Jamie Greene tweeted: "Extremely alarming events in Greenock overnight. Unsettling and upsetting for the community."