Gun assassin on the loose after man, 35, is shot dead outside his home in broad daylight
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 4:49 PM on 9th June 2010
A murder hunt is underway after a man was gunned down outside his home in broad daylight.
Anthony Wright, 35, died at Wishaw General Hospital within hours of being shot around 7am today.
The incident happened in Inverkip Drive, Shotts, Lanarkshire, and the gunman ran from the scene. He was last scene heading across wasteground at the back of Inverkip Drive
Crime scene: Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the fatal shooting of Anthony Wrtight, 35, this morning
Detective Superintendent John McSporran, of Strathclyde Police, said: 'A man has been shot in broad daylight in a very public place. It is imperative that we trace those responsible, who have obviously no regard for public safety.
'Fortunately, no one else has been injured and we believe that the victim was the intended target.
'However I would like to reassure members of the public that a high police presence will be maintained in the area and extra resources will be deployed to trace the suspects.
'We are currently checking local CCTV images and also conducting door-to-door inquiries with residents and shopkeepers in and around the area.
'Inverkip Drive would have been relatively busy around the time of the incident with people making their way to work.
'I would appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident this morning and witnessed the incident take place, or has any information that may assist police 'nquiries to come forward to police as a matter of urgency.'
'I have no doubt that there are people out there who know who was involved in this crime and who may have reservations about coming forward.
'I would urge them to do so without delay as it is vital that the killer is arrested and brought to justice.'
No description of the suspect is available, and police have offered no motive for the shooting.
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A man has died after he was shot outside his house in , Scotland, United Kingdom. Anthony Wright, aged 35, was shot outside his household in the rural town of  at approximately 0700  (0800 ) on Wednesday.

Police think that Wright, who was shot twice, was the anticipated target. An ambulance then transported him to ; he died in the hospital later that day.

A murder investigation has begun outside Wright's house. A completed report is expected to be submitted to the  later on. No other injuries were reported as a result of this incident occurring. 

A description of the suspect's appearance has not been disclosed by the police. The police have not offered any motive for the crime. Reports say that the suspect left the crime scene on foot, going across some wasteland; he was last sighted at the rear of Inverkip Drive. One nearby resident, who is remaining unidentified, commented about Wright: "We don't know the man well but he had a boy at the high school and three wee tots. It's shocking really."

Detective Superintendent John McSporran stated on Wednesday, "Extensive door-to-door enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal once again to anyone who was in the Inverkip Drive area at that time to come forward. Officers from the enquiry team are also keen to talk to anyone who may have seen the suspect heading towards wasteground at the back of Inverkip Drive."

McSporran urged individuals who know about the incident to speak with law enforcement, "I would ask members of the public who have not yet come forward and know something about this crime, to speak to police as a matter of urgency. I have no doubt that there are people out there who know who was involved in this crime and who may have reservations about coming forward. I would urge them to do so without delay as it is vital that the killer is arrested and brought to justice."