Shots were fired at a house causing damage to brickwork and the door.
Police are currently carrying out investigations at Springvale Close after they were called to reports of gun shots being fired at around 10.50pm on Monday, June 6. At the scene, in Kirkby, officers found shots had went through a wall and door of a home.
It is believed that the suspect, or suspects, drove away from the scene in the direction of Dagnall Road, after the shooting. Officers have since confirmed that no reports of injuries have been made in connection to the shooting.
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An investigation has started and officers have been carrying out CCTV, forensic and witness enquiries at the scene. Patrols are also active in the local area, as Merseyside police say they want to provide reassurance to the local community. They believe that the attack was targeted.
Detective chief inspector Rachel Wilson said: "We are in the very early stages of this investigation. We are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone with any information. We understand the fear that gun crime causes and I’d like to reassure the community that we think this was a targeted attack, one which we’re thoroughly investigating.
"Firearms have no place on the streets of Merseyside and we remain committed to removing them and the people who choose to carry them. It is absolutely vital that we get all information from those communities who feel the impact of gun crime, so we can bring those responsible to justice.
"This happened in a residential area and there will likely be people who may have witnessed the incident or know who is responsible. I would appeal to anyone who was on Springvale Close last night and saw anything or anyone suspicious to contact police.
"Similarly if you were driving in the area and have dashcam footage then please review it and tell us if you see anything. Information you hold could be vital to our investigation.
"Firing a gun in a residential street is extremely reckless and dangerous and could have led to more tragic circumstances. So if you know anything, please tell us and we’ll take action against those responsible."
Information and footage can be uploaded directly to the investigation team via the following link: unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/merseyside/appeal/22000390374 and can also be passed on via @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook.
You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously using the reference 22000390374.
