Police investigate shooting in Chesham
A man was shot by the passenger of a silver car on Tuesday evening
An investigation is underway after a man was shot in Chesham.
Thames Valley Police say the victim, a man in his 30s, was walking on Broad Street at around 6:10pm on Tuesday (10 June), when he was shot by the passenger of silver VW Scirocco.
He sustained injuries to his shoulder which were not life threatening. He was treated at hospital but has since been discharged.
Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Paddy Navin said: “I appreciate that news of this incident will come as a shock to residents of Chesham.
“I want to reassure the community that we believe this was an isolated incident and the offender and victim were known to each other.
“A thorough investigation has commenced and we are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry.
“We are particularly keen to speak to a potential key witness, a man in a yellow Audi with the last three letters of the registration plate ‘ARV’, who was seen speaking to the victim prior to the incident.
“If anyone saw or heard anything, if you have any footage from the area and haven’t already spoken to the police, we would urge them to please come forward.
“We are conducting patrols in the area, so if anyone has any concerns or information, please speak to an officer.
“You can also contact the force by calling 101 or leaving information via our website, quoting investigation number 43250287105.
“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers via its website or by calling 0800 555 111."