Person injured after gun fired at Edinburgh pub window in 'targeted' incident
The incident was reported to police at around 9.15pm, and occurred at a bar in Gilmerton Road.
A person has been injured after a gun was fired towards a window at a bar in Edinburgh on Friday night.
The incident was reported to police at around 9.15pm, and occurred at a bar in Gilmerton Road.
One person suffered an injury, which was treated at the scene.
Police Scotland have said an investigation is ongoing, but are treating the incident as “targeted”.
Officers attended and carried out a search of the area, but no one was traced.
“I understand that this will be concerning for the community, but I would like to reassure them that extensive inquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident,” Detective Inspector Dougal Begg said.
“At this stage we are treating the incident as targeted but any actions like this are extremely reckless and put the safety of the public at risk.”
Mr Begg said asked anyone who has any information, or saw something suspicious in the area, to come forward and speak with officers.
“We would also be keen to speak with anyone who has dashcam or private CCTV footage from the area which captures anything of note,” he said.
“A police presence will be in the area as our inquiries progress and anyone with concerns or information is encouraged to approach our officers.”
Anyone with information can call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3277 of October 23 2026 or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.