Police release image of car they want to trace after man is shot dead near petrol station
West Yorkshire Police are investigating a drive-by shooting involving a stolen car with false plates; a man in his 50s died and a distinctive Toyota RAV4 is sought, police said.
- A man in his 50s was fatally shot near the BP petrol station on Doncaster Road, Wakefield, on Tuesday evening.
- The shooting followed a burglary on August 3 in Castleford where the vehicle used was stolen and bore false plates.
- Police described the car as a blue-grey Toyota RAV4 with grey trim, cloned plates FV53 FXT, and distinctive bull lights on the roof.
- Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle emphasized that fully understanding the situation and identifying all parties involved is the top priority for the investigation.
- Officers launched a murder investigation named Operation Ploughland and asked motorists to check dashcam footage to assist inquiries.
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