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Glasgow Man Jailed for Daylight 'Hit'
20 Jan
Summary
- Man jailed for 13.5 years for attempted murder over drug debt.
- Gunman fired shots at victim's home before high-speed chase.
- Victim also jailed for assaulting gunman, causing severe injury.
Jamie Purdie has been sentenced to 13 and a half years in prison for a daylight shooting in Glasgow, Scotland, stemming from a drug debt.
Purdie, 36, fired shots at Steven Gordon's home on February 3, 2025, an act the judge described as a "planned hit." Following the shooting, a high-speed car chase ensued across the city.
The pursuit concluded when Purdie crashed his vehicle and was subsequently injured before firing another shot. He pleaded guilty to attempted murder and various gun and driving offenses.
Purdie admitted the crime was motivated by a drug debt. He will serve a further three years of supervised release and is banned from driving for a decade.
Steven Gordon received a three-year and six-month sentence in December for assaulting Purdie, causing severe injury and permanent disfigurement. The judge emphasized that society will not tolerate such criminal behavior.
