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Police name murder victim after fatal shooting in Armadale as murder probe launched

Police say a post-mortem showed William Watson was shot dead, and detectives are tracing two vehicles and four men linked to the case.

Summary by The Herald Scotland
Police have named and pictured the 35-year-old man who was fatally shot in West Lothian, and confirmed that they are treating his death as murder.

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Murder investigation launched after man shot dead in West Lothian

Police want to trace four men who were seen in the area at the time of the fatal firearms incident.

·Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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Police name murder victim after fatal shooting in Armadale as murder probe launched

Police have named and pictured the 35-year-old man who was fatally shot in West Lothian, and confirmed that they are treating his death as murder.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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