Murder investigation launched after Aberfeldy shooting
Brian Low was attacked during an early morning dog walk
Last updated 27th Feb 2024
A murder investigation has been launched following a shooting in Aberfeldy.
Brian Low was attacked during an early morning dog walk in the Pitilie area around 8:30am on Saturday 17th February.
Emergency services attended but the 65 year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
A postmortem examination has now led to Brian's death being treated as murder,
Brian's family is aware and are being supported by specialist officers - they have asked for privacy at this time.
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Martin Macdougall, of the Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are with Brian’s family at this very difficult time, and we are doing all we can to get them answers.
"We have been carrying out extensive enquiries since Brian's death and detectives are working alongside uniformed officers to establish the full circumstances.
"Our enquiries have so far have revealed that Brian was out walking his black Labrador along a remote track, shortly before 8.30am when he was fatally shot.
"Although this is a remote location, we would be keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time.
"I am also appealing directly to the local community, who might have information that could help.”
Local Area Commander Greg Burns said: “I understand this is an extremely concerning incident for this small, rural community.
“I want to take this opportunity to reassure people that we are working round the clock to find out what happened to Brian.
“We will have additional high-visibility patrols in the area, and you will see significant police activity over the coming days.
“Anyone with any concerns can approach these officers at any time.”
Police can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident number 0884 of Saturday, 17 February, 2024.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.