Police officers hunting a gunman who shot a man who was cleared of a gangland murder have been patrolling the school grounds where he was attacked.
Ross Monaghan, 35, was injured just after 9am yesterday near St George's Primary School in the Penilee area of Glasgow.
He was approached by a man pushing an empty buggy who then pulled out a gun and shot him in the back before fleeing along Hollybush Road.
Today, officers were positioned outside the school as children made their way to classes.
Forensic detectives have also been combing the grounds of the primary school as they look for evidence that will lead them to the shooter.
Mr Monaghan was cleared of killing Kevin "Gerbil" Carroll in 2012 after a judge ruled there was no case to answer due to insufficient evidence.
Police Scotland said Mr Monaghan had presented himself at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with a shoulder injury but has since been discharged.
Detective Chief Inspector John Kennedy said the attack is being treated as attempted murder.
He said: "This was a particularly distressing incident for the local community, given it took place close to a primary school.
"Although our investigation is at an early stage, we are carrying out a number of inquiries to establish the exact circumstances of the incident, but I do believe that this was a targeted attack focused on one intended victim.
"Whilst forensic and ballistic examinations continue to take place at the scene, detectives are carrying out door-to-door inquiries in the area and reviewing CCTV.
"This is a highly-populated residential area and I am appealing to anyone who may have seen the man with the buggy before or after the incident to come forward with any information.
"This was a busy time at the start of the school day and although most children were already in school, parents will still have been around its vicinity."
The suspect is male and was wearing a blue padded jacket, blue jeans, a dark woollen bobble hat and a woollen scarf pulled up around his face.
Chief Inspector Simon Jeacocke said: "People in the community are shocked and alarmed at this morning's incident and I have high-visibility officers patrolling the area to provide reassurance.
"We are also working closely with our colleagues in education services at Glasgow City Council to ensure that pupils, staff and parents are provided with support and information, and we have specialist resources such as the mounted branch providing visible, additional support.
"I would urge anyone who is concerned about the incident to approach my officers who will provide assistance."
Gangland figure Mr Carroll, 29, was shot dead in the Asda car park in Robroyston, Glasgow, on January 13, 2010.
Mr Monaghan was tried for the killing but was acquitted in 2012 after the case against him collapsed.
William Paterson was convicted of Mr Carroll's murder in 2015 after being arrested in Madrid a year earlier. He was told he must serve a minimum of 22 years in jail.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Govan Police Office on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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