This is the sad story of a father who was shot and killed in a shooting rampage that also left three other people injured.
John MacKinnon (47), has been identified locally as the victim of yesterday’s shooting at a house on the Isle of Skye.
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After the horror, three other victims were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
In connection to the bloodbath, a 39-year-old man was arrested.
John was shot and police quickly raced to Teangue, where they found John.
Unfortunately, the father couldn’t be saved. He was declared dead on the spot.
After receiving reports of a woman suffering serious injuries aged 32, police arrived at Tarskavaig.
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow rushed her to treatment. Her condition is still unknown.
Officers were also called to Wester Ross property in Dornie after terrified residents heard gunshots.
A man was transported to Raigmore Hospital Inverness with serious injuries. A woman was also taken to Broadford Hospital Skye.
Kate Forbes MSP, said that the rampage occurred because of “worst day that I can ever recall in the history of Skye and Lochalsh”.
She said, “I can’t imagine what the loved ones of those who have lost them are going through. They should be in our thoughts and prayers.” We grieve for them.
“West Highland communities are close-knit, we are warm and welcoming, and this will shatter us to the core.
“It feels like our very heart has been ripped apart. I, and I am sure many others, never thought we would see such an awful day. Not a single West Highland home will be untouched by this terrible tragedy.”
All the incidents were linked by police, and took place on the popular holiday island in about an hour.
They said there was no higher risk for the public.
Chief Superintendent Conrad Trickett was the local policing command for Highlands and Islands Division.
“I would like people to be reassured that these incidents will be contained without posing a greater threat to public safety.
“There will a significant police presence in the area over the coming days and we will be working with partners to provide support to the local community. I would like to thank people for their co-operation as our investigation progresses.”
Anybody requiring information may call 101, quoting reference 0713 from 10 August 2022.
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