Pictured: Man, 42, who was shot dead inside home in ‘targeted attack’ as police arrest 42-year-old suspect
- 42-year-old Paul Cairns shot dead on Sunday evening at a home in Ardrossan
- Police Scotland have arrested suspected gunman who stormed into home
- Officers cordoned off the road last night as they carried out enquiries
Police have named a man who was the victim of a shooting in North Ayrshire.
Paul Cairns, 42, died at the scene of the gun attack in Nithsdale Road, Ardrossan after a gunman entered the house at around 4.50pm on Sunday.
A 46-year-old woman was also inside the home when the gunman fired, leaving Mr Cairns fatally injured.
A 42-year-old man was later arrested in Dirrans Terrace, Kilwinning, in connection with the shooting.
Police Scotland cordoned off the road in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire after Paul Cairns died from serious injuries shortly after the incident.
Paul Cairns, 42, was fatally wounded by a gunman who entered a house in Nithsdale Road, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire at about 16:50 on Sunday
Police cordoned off a road in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire after a man was shot dead inside a home on Sunday evening
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: ‘Around 4.50pm on Sunday, 24 May, 2020 a 42-year-old man and 46-year-old woman were within a house in Nithsdale Road, Ardrossan when a man entered the house and discharged what is believed to be a firearm before leaving the house.
‘The 42-year-old man was then found with serious injuries and died at the scene a short time later.
‘Inquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and we are currently searching the surrounding area for the suspect and viewing CCTV in the area.’
Chief Inspector Brian Shaw said: ‘Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Paul Cairns at this very difficult time, and they ask to be left alone to come to terms with what has happened.
‘It would appear to have been a targeted attack and I would like to reassure the community that we do not believe that there is an ongoing to risk to the public.
‘Additional officers have been deployed to the area and high visibility patrols will continue to provide further reassurance in the community.
‘Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding this death are ongoing and we are keen to talk to anyone who may have information that would help our investigation or who may have seen anything before or after the incident.’
Police officers remained in place at either end of the cordon on Sunday night.
A cordon was put in place on Sunday as police investigated the shooting of a 42-year-old man
Several police cars were parked up at the scene as officers carried out enquiries
Locals all reported seeing police at a nearby church as a search of the area continued, while another reported seeing the police helicopter searching from above.
Ardrossan residents paid their respects to the victim, with one commenter writing: ‘Thoughts go out to all the family.’
Another wrote: ‘Absolute madness. Thoughts go out to the family and friends.’