Passer-by's dog shot dead during targeted attack in Cumbernauld
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Henry's owner has been left "devastated" by his death
A dog walker was injured and her pet shot dead as a man was targeted in a gang attack on a housing estate.
The man, who was also shot, was taken to hospital after the incident in Brunswick Gardens, Cumbernauld, at about 18:55 on Thursday.
But police have now revealed a white Maltichon called Henry died during the shooting.
The dog's 52-year-old owner suffered a minor injury after her hand was grazed by a bullet.
Det Ch Insp Gillian Grant described the shooting as "completely reckless"
Officers said four men in a silver Ford Focus drove into the street before three of car's occupants started chasing a 27-year-old man.
The gang were armed with a gun, which was fired, and a bladed weapon.
The incident is understood to have taken place in a Bellway new-build estate known as Manor Park, which is just off Dullatur Road.
The victim was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries to his back.
Det Ch Insp Gillian Grant said: "This was completely reckless and the fact this happened in a residential street shows the suspects had a complete disregard for the safety of the public.
"A woman who was simply walking her dog has been left absolutely devastated."
Officers are conducting CCTV and house-to-house inquiries and patrols have been increased in the area.
Det Ch Insp Grant added: "I would appeal to the public to contact us with any relevant information about this attack because this behaviour cannot be allowed to happen in our communities."
Police are particularly keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the attack or saw the silver Focus shortly before or after the incident.
The car was found burnt out on Fannyside Mill, Moore Road, at Forrest Road near Blackthorn Roundabout at about 19:55 on Thursday, an hour after the attack. The partial registration plate is 67 ZKZ.
The only description available for the suspects is that they were wearing dark clothing and possibly balaclavas.