Police believe the shooting was a ‘targeted attack’ and released shocking images from a resident’s CCTV camera as they hunted the gunman. (Picture: SWNS)

This shocking photo shows the moment a masked gunman shot a man at point-blank range on a quiet residential street.

In one of the most appalling images yet as a wave of violent crime sweeps the country, the shooter can be seen taking aim at the victim who cowers on the ground.

Police released the image from a neighbour’s security camera in a bid to track down the gunman.

It’s believed he fired what appears to be a long-barrelled weapon into his victim’s leg, in Birkby, West Yorkshire.


Seconds later the thug fled the suburban scene in a blue van.

Police released the shocking CCTV image in a bid to hunt down the gunman (Picture: MEN)

The victim, a 32-year-old man, is currently in a stable condition in hospital with serious leg injuries after the 4.40am attack on Friday



Police believe the shooting was a ‘targeted attack’ and have released shocking images from a resident’s CCTV camera in a bid to hunt down the gunman.

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One local said: ‘There was someone giving him first aid, applying pressure to a leg wound. It took about 45 minutes for the ambulance to arrive.

‘He had lost a lot of blood.’

The image shows the suspect wearing what appears to be a black ski mask, grey tracksuit bottoms and a distinctive blue top with a white motif down the arms.

Det Insp Emma Winfield said: ‘We are continuing to appeal for witnesses to this incident’ (Picture: MEN)

Det Insp Emma Winfield said: ‘We are continuing to appeal for witnesses to this incident or anyone who may have seen a man previously acting suspiciously in the area wearing similar clothing.

‘We also believe the suspect left the scene in a small blue van and would ask for anyone who may have seen this vehicle to contact us.

‘This is clearly a very serious incident and reassurance patrols will continue in the area while our investigation is progressing.’

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