Armed police raced to an Edinburgh street following reports of gunshots in the Scottish capital – emergency services were seen in the area amid reports of a ‘major incident’
A man has been arrested after a 78-year-old woman was reportedly shot dead in Edinburgh.
Officers and paramedics raced to Moredun Park Road at about 2pm today. Some three ambulances and several police cars were seen in the area.
One resident reported hearing gunshots in the area. They also claimed that a building was cordoned off.
According to EdinburghLive, the exact circumstances that lead up to the reported gunfire of the is not known. A large emergency response team remains in the area.
The Mirror has contacted Police Scotland for comment.
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