Tollcross incident: Death of man 'treated as murder' as police say he was 'deliberately targeted'
Police have identified the man as 61-year-old James Greenhorn.
The death of a man on a housing estate in Glasgow is being treated as murder, police have said.
Officers were called to Dalness Close in Tollcross on Monday afternoon following a report of a “disturbance” on the street.
They said a man, who has been identified as 61-year-old James Greenhorn from the Tollcross area, was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Tuesday morning, police confirmed his death is being treated as murder and that they believe he was “deliberately targeted”.
Officers said investigations are ongoing but they are following a positive line of enquiry.
Detective Chief Inspector David Lamont said: "Around 12.25pm on Monday, 9 February 2026, we were called to Dalness Close in Tollcross, Glasgow, following a report of a disturbance on the street.
“James Greenhorn, 61, from the Tollcross area, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
“We believe that Mr Greenhorn was deliberately targeted. His death is being treated as murder.
“Our investigation is ongoing and we are following a definite line of enquiry.
"Additional patrols are in the area and anyone with concerns or information can speak to any of our officers."