A man was shot dead behind the wheel of an Audi after a car chase through city streets.

Euan Johnston, 26, from Maryhill, is understood to have been involved in a short pursuit through a Glasgow street when a black Audi Q5 pulled up next to him at a junction.

One of the occupants of the car then drew a gun and shot dead Mr Johnston on Scotland Street, Kinning Park, at around 11.45pm on Tuesday night.

Police say he suffered "massive" injuries and was in car with friend. They believe the shooting may be linked to recent incidents involving "criminal elements in Glasgow".

A burnt out Audi believed to have been used in the gun attack was later found by police in Possil in the north of the city.

The victim was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but died a short time later. Police are treating his death as murder.

A senior police officer said Mr Johnston was "known to police" and when asked to elaborate, said: "It would be unfair really but we have had dealings with him in the past."

Detective superintendent Jim Kerr from the Major Investigations Team said: "The man had just stopped at a pedestrian crossing on Shields Road, just south of its junction with Scotland Street, when he was approached by the Audi Q5.

"Someone from that vehicle shot him and then the car sped off in a northerly direction on Shields Road and turned east into Scotland Street towards the Kingston Bridge.

"This was obviously a targeted attack. Although it was quite late at night, this can be a busy area and there could have been a number of people walking by or in vehicles.

"Thankfully, no one else was injured but the incident was witnessed by members of the public."

He added: "This is a shocking incident and something that no one should have to witness.

"At this time there is no description of anyone in the suspect car, however, officers are currently checking CCTV in the area in an effort to trace its movements and specialist officers will carry out forensic tests on the car.

"Additional officers are on patrol in the area and I would urge anyone with information or any concerns at all, to speak to them there.

"A major inquiry has been set up by Greater Glasgow Division and the Major Investigations Team and other specialist resources from across the country. "

Anyone with information about the murder should contact officers at Baird Street Police Office via 101 or alternatively, details can be given in confidence to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.