Shot for No Reason | Liverpool News

A man was brutally shot in the legs with a shotgun while innocently walking to a chip shop—purely a case of mistaken identity. With pellets still embedded in his legs, he remains physically scarred and emotionally shaken, questioning why he was targeted. The shooter, Daniel Lawless, had previously bragged about his weapon to friends and carried a history of violent offenses, including making threats with a gun. Though his defense painted him as a troubled but remorseful man with supportive parents, the judge made it clear: Mr. Forbes was an innocent bystander, and Lawless’s actions were deliberate and deadly. Convicted of wounding with intent and possessing a firearm to endanger life, Lawless received an 18.5-year prison sentence plus four years on license—a stark warning against gun violence that leaves lasting, irreversible damage on ordinary people. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f6a77f83690a703f