Barony Drive: Residents tell of 'nightmare' shooting on quiet street in Glasgow

A 31-year-old man was found seriously injured after he was shot on Barony Drive in the Baillieston area shortly after midnight on Saturday.

Emergency services attended and the man was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital before being transferred to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where he is currently being treated. 

Barony Drive, Baillieston. [Photograph by Gordon Terris]

The incident saw streets in the area cordoned off with some residents asked not to leave their homes unless they absolutely had to during the early stages of the investigation yesterday.

However, police said this was not due to safety concerns. 

One resident said they have lived in the area for three decades now and have not heard anything like this before. 

They said: "I have lived here 30 years and not heard anything like it. You hear of the odd break-in but never any big troubles. 

"I was quite surprised as the streets really quiet." 

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Barony Drive, Baillieston. [Photograph by Gordon Terris]

Another resident said that they were "shocked" to hear the news. 

They added: "I hadn't heard anything like that before, it was quite a shock. 

"Yesterday, when I went a walk I had to do a detour as it was all taped off." 

A third resident described the incident as being like a "horror movie".

They said: "We couldn't get out of the street as it was taped off, it was like a horror movie." 

Barony Drive, Baillieston. [Photograph by Gordon Terris]

Police Scotland said the incident was a "targeted attack" and that "everything is being done" to trace whoever is responsible. 

Roads in the area which were previously closed have since reopened and officers confirmed there will be increased patrols in the local community. 

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Detective Inspector Andy Wright, said: "Following enquiries we are now able to confirm that this man was shot in the Barony Drive area shortly before he was found.

"This was a targeted attack and the 31-year-old man would appear to be the intended victim, however, we realise that such incidents do cause alarm.

"The roads in the area will be opened today, however, we will have increased patrols thereafter and I would like to reassure the local community that everything is being done to trace whoever is responsible.

"We would ask anyone with any information to get in touch with us, if you were in the area at the time and have not already spoken to police, we would urge you to come forward.

"You may have information that can help us."

Anyone with any information is urged to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 0014 of Saturday, January 15, 2022. 

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.