Hunt for gunman who shot 'loving' dad in his Motherwell home enters second month

Police are still searching for a gunman who shot and killed a “loving” father in his home in North Lanarkshire.

Jordan Gray suffered fatal firearm injuries at his home on Shields Court in Motherwell on December 14.

The 26-year-old’s body was discovered the following day, and a murder investigation was launched.

Detectives are still searching for the person responsible and returned to the scene four weeks on. They believe the answers to the targeted attack lie within the community.

On Sunday, detectives from the Major Investigation Team and local uniformed officers conducted a high-visibility stop-and-talk operation in the area with 120 people spoken to by officers.

As well as ongoing forensic analysis, 1,200 hours of CCTV footage has been gathered.

Investigations to identify a person seen on Shields Court around 10.35pm on the day of Jordan’s death remain ongoing.

Jordan Gray was described as a 'loving and doting' father. — Jordan Gray was described as a ‘loving and doting’ father. Social Media

The person is described as wearing a dark jacket with the hood up and dark trousers.

Detective superintendent Grant Hendry, Major Investigation Team, said: “We’re investigating the murder of a young man in his own home. I understand this is a concerning incident for people living in the area.

“I want to continue to reassure them that we have a dedicated team of specialist officers working on this, using all available resources, to trace the person responsible and get answers for Jordan’s family.

“While there’s a lot happening behind the scenes, it’s important we keep a visible presence in the area. I’d like to thank residents for their continued support and patience as our enquiries progress.

“Information about who is responsible for Jordan’s death may be known within the community. I want to again appeal to anyone who hasn’t already spoken to police, and knows or has heard anything, to come forward. It doesn’t matter how insignificant you feel that information is or if you think we’ll already know, I’m asking you to please report it.”

‘A loving and doting father’

Jordan has been described as a “loving and doting father and son” by his devastated family.

His dad, John Lindsay, said: “Jordan was a loving and doting father and son. Please if anyone has any information, however large or small, contact police.”

Detective superintendent Hendry continued: “This person may have vital information which could help us get answers for Jordan’s family and trace the person responsible for his death.

“If you were in the area at the time and think that description matches you, please come forward. Even if it’s just so we can eliminate you from our enquiries, we want to speak to you.”

Information can also be sent directly to the investigation team. The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) is a website that gives the public access to a form to pass information, images and footage directly to the Major Investigation Team and can be accessed here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT25S44-PO1

Alternatively, you can contact 101 quoting reference 2147 of Monday, December 15, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.