Billy Watson, 35, died after being injured at an address in Armadale, with police investigating a possible firearm being involved and a burnt-out car found nearby.
A man who died in a suspected shooting in West Lothian has been named locally as Billy Watson. The 35-year-old died at the scene after he was injured at an address on Harestanes Road in Armadale on Saturday.
Emergency services descended on the town shortly before midday after police received a report of a man injured at the property around 11.50am. Billy, who was a dad, was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin has been informed.
Police have launched a major investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, with forensic officers and detectives continuing to work at the scene.
A police cordon remains in place on the residential street, while forensic officers have been seen examining a property, taking photographs and bagging items.
The area was also the focus of a major emergency service response, with an air ambulance deployed from Glasgow and tracked travelling towards Armadale before returning to the city.
At around 12pm on Saturday, officers received a separate report of a car on fire in the Netherhouses area, near Armadale.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews attended and extinguished the blaze. Police said there were no reports of injuries.
Officers are keeping an open mind but are investigating the two incidents as linked.
Police have said one line of inquiry is that a firearm may have been involved in the incident. No one has yet been arrested.
A post-mortem examination will take place in due course and enquiries remain at an early stage.
Detective Superintendent Michelle Findlay, of the Major Investigations Team, said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died in this incident.
“Officers remain in the area and anyone with concerns or any information can approach them or call us on 101, quoting incident number 1361 of Saturday, 12 September, 2026.”
Pauline Stafford MSP for Bathgate, said she is “deeply concerned” about the incident, adding: “My thoughts are with the family and all of those affected. While investigations are at an early stage I would encourage anyone with information to share it with the Police.”
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