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Police have appealed to the community in Leeds where a man was shot dead in a targeted attack to help them catch the gang of armed killers. | Police have appealed to the community in Leeds where a man was shot dead in a targeted attack to help them catch the gang of armed killers. |
The attack happened at the Shahjahan Restaurant in Roundhay Road, Harehills, at about 2330 BST on Friday. | |
Det Supt Stephen Payne, of West Yorkshire Police, said it appeared the gang had been lying in wait for the 34-year-old when he left the take-away. | Det Supt Stephen Payne, of West Yorkshire Police, said it appeared the gang had been lying in wait for the 34-year-old when he left the take-away. |
He fled back inside the premises, but the men followed him in. | He fled back inside the premises, but the men followed him in. |
I would appeal to everyone who was in that area - including taxi drivers - that if they have seen anything at all to get in touch Det Supt Stephen Payne | I would appeal to everyone who was in that area - including taxi drivers - that if they have seen anything at all to get in touch Det Supt Stephen Payne |
"We know that three or four masked gunmen were involved in the incident," Mr Payne said. | "We know that three or four masked gunmen were involved in the incident," Mr Payne said. |
"As the victim was coming out of the take-away, two of these chased him back in and pursued him into the kitchen area. | "As the victim was coming out of the take-away, two of these chased him back in and pursued him into the kitchen area. |
"The owner and kitchen staff sought refuge in a secure storeroom whilst the gunman fired a number of shots directly at the victim and then made off on foot." | "The owner and kitchen staff sought refuge in a secure storeroom whilst the gunman fired a number of shots directly at the victim and then made off on foot." |
Mr Payne said the gang were all male and dressed in dark sports clothing with hoods. Their faces were concealed by balaclavas. | Mr Payne said the gang were all male and dressed in dark sports clothing with hoods. Their faces were concealed by balaclavas. |
He said he could not confirm the motive for the shooting, but the victim's background was being investigated and he believed it was a targeted attack. | He said he could not confirm the motive for the shooting, but the victim's background was being investigated and he believed it was a targeted attack. |
"This is a very busy route where there are lots of restaurants, take-aways and bars," Mr Payne said. | "This is a very busy route where there are lots of restaurants, take-aways and bars," Mr Payne said. |
"I would appeal to everyone who was in that area - including taxi drivers - that if they have seen anything at all to get in touch." | "I would appeal to everyone who was in that area - including taxi drivers - that if they have seen anything at all to get in touch." |
He said officers would be continuing door-to-door inquiries to appeal for information. | |
The take-away was still cordoned off on Sunday morning, along with two cars parked near the outlet. |