Daisy Street, Bradford: Man drives himself to hospital with gun shot wound to the head
Detectives are appealing for information after a firearm was discharged towards a car.
Officers were called at 11.52pm on Monday, September 15 from staff at a hospital to report that a 46-year-old man had attended with a gun shot wound to his head.
He was treated in hospital and his injuries are described as not life-threatening.
It was established that the victim had been in his vehicle on Daisy Street in Bradford when he was shot at, he then drove himself to hospital.
A scene is currently on for forensic examination.
Temporary Detective Inspector Courtenay Goldsborough of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: “Clearly any firearms discharge will cause some concern in the local community, and I would like to reassure members of the public that we take all firearms incidents extremely seriously and we have extensive enquiries underway to identify those responsible.
“The victim has been extremely lucky not to be seriously injured, and is being supported by officers.
“Neighbourhood Patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide reassurance.
“We would also urge anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area between 11pm and 12am last night (15 September) or with any other information that might help us in our ongoing investigation to get in contact.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or use the Live Chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 1847 of 15 September.
Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111