Attempted murder probe after man shot in head in Lurgan
Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man was shot in the head in Lurgan in the early hours of Monday.
Last updated 13th Feb 2017
It is believe around 20 shots were fired through the window of a house on Carrigart Crescent shortly before 2 am.
The 31 year old man was taken to hospital for treatment - his injuries are being described as life-threatening.
Chief Inspector Jon Burrows said: “At approximately 1:45am, at least 20 shots were fired, possibly from an automatic weapon, into the front living room window of the house.
"The man, who was in the house alone at the time, was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries which are described as life threatening at this stage.
“At this stage we believe that those responsible had carefully planned this attack. A silver Skoda Octavia, which had been stolen in Dublin in December 2016, and which was bearing false registration plates, was found burnt out shortly after the attack just over a mile away in the New Line area of Lurgan.
"We believe that this vehicle may have been involved in this incident and are keen to trace it’s movements in the time leading up to the shooting.
“We are working to establish a motive for the attack and I would ask anyone with any information about the incident itself or any ongoing issues in the area to contact detectives in Lurgan on 101 quoting reference number 64 13/02/17.
"Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”