News VIDEO: Moment gunshots fired during stand-off at Dundee house Residents watched on in shock as the drama unfolded outside their homes. By James Simpson March 17 2025, 3:46pm March 17 2025, 3:46pm Share VIDEO: Moment gunshots fired during stand-off at Dundee house Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5203540/video-gunshots-stand-off-dundee/ Copy Link Video footage has captured the moment gunshots were fired during a stand-off at a house in Dundee. Residents watched on in shock as police swarmed Earlston Avenue in Whitfield on Friday afternoon. Videos shared and viewed thousands of times on various platforms show armed officers pointing their weapons at a top-floor window. In the clips, police can be heard asking someone to “put his weapon down” as people are urged to get back. A loud bang can be heard before an officer shouts: “Shots fired.” An armed officer on Earlston Avenue, Dundee. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson Police can then be seen using shields to protect themselves as they move towards the house before several loud bangs are heard. A 34-year-old man, who was not injured, was eventually escorted from the house and taken to hospital for assessment. No arrests have been made. Speaking to The Courier over the weekend, residents relived the moment “all hell let loose” on their quiet street. Police Scotland has confirmed the matter has been referred to the police watchdog Pirc due to a firearm being discharged. Officers say their inquiries are continuing.
