# Fifty-Seven-Year-Old Charged in West Lothian Murder | Edinburgh News

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-09-17T19:57:19+00:00
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A 57-year-old man faces murder charges after a deadly shooting in West Lothian, with authorities calling it a targeted attack. The victim’s death was confirmed post-mortem, and the suspect is set to appear in court this Friday. Police are still investigating possible links to two separate fires—one in Netherhouses and another at an abandoned home on Wotherspoon Crescent—both occurring Saturday, though no one was injured. The community is reeling as investigators work to uncover the full truth behind this tragic and unfolding case. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ew9zg0e1ywo More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/39b9974a0e6961a8 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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