Brian Low, 65, was gunned down within the Pitilie space on the outskirts of Aberfeldy at round 8.30am on Saturday 17 February.
The homicide of a person shot useless whereas walking his canine was initially handled as non-suspicious and medical associated till a autopsy six days later.
The household of Brian Low, 65, ultimately found how he died one week after the taking pictures.
Detective Chief Inspector Martin Macdougall, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team (MIT), mentioned: “Brian’s household proceed to be supported by specialist officers and have requested for his or her privateness to be revered as they arrive to phrases with what has occurred.”
Mr Low was walking his black Labrador when he was gunned down on a distant observe within the Pitilie space on the outskirts of Aberfeldy at round 8.30am on Saturday 17 February.
Emergency companies attended, however Mr Low, of Aberfeldy in Perthshire, was pronounced useless on the scene.
Police mentioned the demise was first assessed as being non-suspicious and medical-related, however following a medical examination it was established he had accidents according to being fatally shot.
A two-doctor autopsy examination took place on Friday 23 February, which confirmed Mr Low had been shot.
A murder investigation was immediately launched and his subsequent of kin had been notified in regards to the vital update within the case on Saturday 24 February.
DCI Macdougall mentioned: “Since criminality was established on Friday night, the MITs have carried out quite a lot of strains of enquiry and we’re preserving an open thoughts as to the motive on this case.
“We are actually turning to the general public for info. Aberfeldy is a distant space with a close-knit group. Anything uncommon would stand out.
“I’m asking anybody with info, if you happen to seen something out of the abnormal or heard something of concern, to please contact us. It could possibly be very important to our investigation.”
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An online portal has been arrange for members of the general public to submit info in regard to the case.
High visibility patrols stay within the space as enquiries proceed.
Local space commander Greg Burns added: “I perceive that is an especially regarding incident for a small, rural group however please be assured we’re doing all we will to piece collectively the complete circumstances and discover whoever is accountable.”
Edradynate Estate, the place Mr Low labored as a groundsman till his retirement in February 2023, mentioned the information of his demise was “extraordinarily unhappy”.
A spokesperson for the property added: “We ship our deepest condolences to Brian’s household. We don’t have any additional remark to make right now.”
