Paramilitary style shooting, Whiterock Road
18 May 2009
Detectives investigating a paramilitary style shooting in West Belfast last night are issuing an appeal for information.
A 17-year-old male sustained a single gunshot wound to his right leg after a shot was fired from a car on the Whiterock road at around 10:15pm.
It's believed three males travelling in a red Ford Mondeo car were involved in the attack.
The Mondeo was later found burnt out in the Beechview Park area.
Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the shooting or anyone who noticed the car being abandoned in the Beechview area around the time of the shooting. They can be contacted on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively anonymous information can be passed the Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.
