An investigation has been launched by police after two men were shot in the East End this morning.
Three men, aged 28, 31 and 55 had been sitting inside a white-coloured Transit Ford Van outside the 'One Stop Shop’ on Tollcross Road before the vehicle was shot at.
Both the 28-year-old and 55-year-old men were taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment to their injuries. The 31-year-old man was left uninjured.
The pair have since been released from hospital.
Police patrols have been stepped up in the area following the incident.
The force are appealing to members of the public for information in a bid to trace the culprit.
Detective Chief Inspector Peter Sharp at Greater Glasgow CID said: "This was a completely dangerous and reckless act which resulted in two men receiving medical treatment.
“We are still trying to establish a motive for this incident and a team of officers are conducting CCTV and local enquires to try and gain further information and identify the person or persons involved.
"There is an increased police presence in the area and I urge anyone with information or any concerns to speak to the officers who will be happy to assist.
“Anyone who was in the vicinity of Tollcross Road around 7.40 am this morning or anyone who may have driven past at this time and may have captured the incident on their dash cam is asked to contact police at Shettleston via telephone number 101 quoting incident number 0507 of 12 January, 2021.”
Alternatively, calls can be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.
Images and video by Colin Mearns
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