Armed Police were called to a house in southeast Edinburgh after neighbour's heard 'multiple gunshots' in the street. A 78-year-old woman has died and a man has been arrested.The incident happened in Fernieside Crescent at 8:23 am on Tuesday morning.
A 78-year-old woman has died and a man has been arrested after 'multiple gunshots' were heard ringing out in a leafy Edinburgh neighbourhood.
Armed police were called to a 'disturbance' at a house at Fernieside Crescent in the south east of Edinburgh at about 8.25am on Tuesday.Local residents have reported hearing 'multiple gunshots' ringing out in the street. A 78-year-old woman has died and a man has been arrested after 'multiple gunshots' were heard ringing out in a leafy Edinburgh neighbourhoodPolice Scotland said a 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death.
The incident was caught in Ring doorbell camera footage, where an officer is seen walking through a garden before five gunshot-like sounds are heard, soon followed by six more, the Sun reports.The force added: 'This was an isolated incident and officers remain in the area to provide public reassurance and anyone with concerns should speak to officers.'Police Scotland said a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
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