Man shot in the calf in Londonderry
He was taken to hospital for his injuries.
Last updated 24th Jan 2023
A man has been shot in the Whitehouse Road area of Derry.
The PSNI said the man, aged in his 30s, was shot in the lower leg shortly after 9 o'clock in a wooded area, close to commercial premises on Whitehouse Road and at the junction of Coshquin Road, last night (Monday).
A lone and masked gunman is reported to have shot the victim once in the leg.
The victim was taken to hospital by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. He remains in hospital this morning.
Police remain in the area where a cordon is in place at the junction of Coshquin Road and Whitehouse Road.
A PSNI spokesman said: "Our investigation is at an early stage and we are specifically appealing for anyone who was in this area at around 9pm and who saw anything suspicious, or out of the ordinary, to get in touch. We're also keen to hear from drivers with dashcam who were in the area at this time to check their footage and see if they've captured the gunman."
"The shooting we witnessed last night is a clear human rights abuse and the injuries inflicted on the victim are a stark violation of people’s basic human rights. This attack will leave physical and mental scars and trauma that may never heal. No good comes from this – ever.
“These attacks are not only placing the victims at risk, but also the local community. People should feel safe in their own homes. No-one has the right to take that away from anyone.
"This violence has no justification and paramedics, nurses, doctors and all other NHS and care workers need to be allowed to focus all their efforts on treating and saving people who need The man was shot in the calf. He has been taken to hospital to receive medical treatment for his wounds.
A road closure was in place in the wider Whitehouse Road area last night as the investigation is underway.
Anyone with any information which could assist with police enquiries is asked to contact officers at Strand Road on 101 quoting reference number 2026 23/01/23. Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.