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24/02/2025
Taxi Driver Shot In Dunmurry
Detectives are appealing for information following a shooting incident in the Bell Steel Manor area of Dunmurry on Sunday morning, 23 February.
At approximately 10:30 am, police received a report that two masked men approached a parked taxi and fired shots through the window, striking the driver.
The driver was taken to hospital and is described as being in a critical but stable condition.
Appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward, Detective Chief Inspector Miller said: "Our investigation is at a very early stage and we urge anyone who was in the area at the time, and who may have information, dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage which could assist with our enquiries, to get in touch on 101, quoting reference number 664- 23/02/25."
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
At approximately 10:30 am, police received a report that two masked men approached a parked taxi and fired shots through the window, striking the driver.
The driver was taken to hospital and is described as being in a critical but stable condition.
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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