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Edinburgh shooting: Man in court after Mohammed Omar Abdi death | |
(about 5 hours later) | |
A man injured in a fatal shooting incident in Edinburgh has appeared in court on a breach of the peace charge. | |
Ahmed Hussain Ahmed, 27, made no plea or declaration in a private hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. He was remanded in custody. | |
Mohammed Omar Abdi, 25, died of gunshot wounds in the Willowbrae area on Sunday, after an armed car chase. | Mohammed Omar Abdi, 25, died of gunshot wounds in the Willowbrae area on Sunday, after an armed car chase. |
Another man, Mohamud Mohamud, 29, from London, appeared in court on Wednesday, also charged with breach of the peace. | Another man, Mohamud Mohamud, 29, from London, appeared in court on Wednesday, also charged with breach of the peace. |
Mr Abdi was found lying close to a crashed blue people carrier just after 01:00 on Sunday. | Mr Abdi was found lying close to a crashed blue people carrier just after 01:00 on Sunday. |
A second man, understood to be Mr Ahmed, was found injured shortly after police were called to the incident involving Mr Abdi. | |
Detectives described their response to the shooting, which is thought to be a gang-related incident, as a "cross-border investigation". | Detectives described their response to the shooting, which is thought to be a gang-related incident, as a "cross-border investigation". |
They said they were looking for at least six men in connection with Mr Abdi's death. | |
They have also appealed for information about two cars - a blue VW Sharan, and a silver or grey hatchback - they believe may be linked to the murder. | |
Both Mr Ahemd and Mr Mohamud, who was also remanded in custody, are expected to reappear in court in relation to the charge within the next seven days. |