Police launch attempted murder probe after man shot in the head

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Police launch desperate hunt for ‘gunman’ on the run after man, 31, is shot in the head in attempted murder

  • A man was shot in the head last night on Southampton Road, Northampton 
  • He was treated then rushed to hospital where he remains in a critical condition 
  • Northamptonshire Police have now launched an attempted murder investigation
  • Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward and speak to police  

Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man was shot in the head.

Officers were called to Southampton Road in Northampton yesterday around 7.20pm, where they found man with a gunshot wound to the head. 

The man was treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital – he remains in a critical condition. 

A police cordon remains set up on the road.  

Northamptonshire police were called to Southampton Road, Northampton (pictured) yesterday evening after a man was found with a gunshot wound to the head 

Officers have now launched an attempted murder investigation. The victim remains in a critical condition in hospital. Here officers search a nearby bin 

Northamptonshire police said there will be an increased police presence in the area, including increased patrols to offer reassurance and support to the community. 

Anyone who has any concerns is asked to speak to an officer.

Detectives would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed what happened or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously or running from the area shortly before 7.20pm.

Detective Inspector Simon Barnes, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘Thankfully, incidents like this are exceptionally rare in Northamptonshire however, when they do happen, it can have a huge impact on the neighbourhood and wider community.

A police cordon remains in place around Southampton Road, Northampton. Anyone with information, CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage is encouraged to come forward 

‘The victim’s family is being supported by a specialist-trained officer, as we continue to work closely with the local community, to gather information and provide reassurance, to ascertain who was responsible in order to bring them to justice.

‘Our investigation into last night’s events is fast-moving and we’d encourage anyone with information which could be relevant, however small, to get in touch as soon as possible to help us apprehend those responsible.

‘Any little detail may assist the investigation team and we would rather be given well-meaning information that comes to nothing, than it not be given it at all.’

Anyone with information, including witnesses or people with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage area at the time, should call Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 376 of 15/10/22. 

To speak anonymously contact Crimestopperson 0800 555111.

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