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23/09/2002
Man escapes injury in Co Armagh shooting
A man has escaped injury after a shooting incident in the Ballyoran Hill area of Portadown.
The shooting occurred at around 1am this morning after a man, wearing a balaclava and dark coloured clothing, pulled up in a white car and fired four or five shots from a handgun at the young man, who managed to run off.
The car was driven off towards Obin Street immediately after the attack.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
(MB)
The shooting occurred at around 1am this morning after a man, wearing a balaclava and dark coloured clothing, pulled up in a white car and fired four or five shots from a handgun at the young man, who managed to run off.
The car was driven off towards Obin Street immediately after the attack.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
(MB)
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