🚨 Shocking Daylight Shooting in Bristol 🚨
In a terrifying turn of events, gunshots rang out in the Speedwell area of Bristol, prompting nearby schools to go into lockdown. The incident occurred around 1:50 pm on April 1st when shots were fired at a car, leaving a man in his 20s seriously injured and hospitalised.
The authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with the shooting. William Scammell, 24, faces serious charges, including attempted murder and possession of a shortened shotgun. He’s set to appear in Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. Two other suspects, a man and a woman in their twenties, were also taken in on suspicion of assisting an offender but have since been released on police bail.
Detective Chief Inspector Jess Aston reassures the community that the investigation is top priority and high-visibility patrols are ongoing for public reassurance. Residents are encouraged to reach out with any concerns they might have. Stay safe, everyone!
Got any information that might help the investigation? Feel free to reach out to the local police. 💬👮♀️
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