Police are appealing for information after a man, 18, was shot and wounded in Leeds late last night.
West Yorkshire Police said the ambulance service was called out last night after it was reported a man had been found injured on Blenheim Walk in Woodhouse, near Leeds Arts University. Police were contacted by the ambulance service at 11.51pm and rushed to the scene.
The 18-year-old had a gunshot wound when officers arrived at the scene. He was sent to the hospital, though his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
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Police have cordoned off Blenheim Walk to conduct specialist searches and forensic examination of the scene. The cordon remains in place this morning as investigation is ongoing by detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.
Pictures from the scene show several police vehicles guarding the closed road.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Sam Freeman said: “The criminal use of firearms is something will always treat very seriously, and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this incident and to identify those responsible.
“Although our enquiries remain at a very early stage, we believe this is likely to have been a targeted attack on the victim.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of the incident in the vicinity of Blenheim Walk or who has any other information that could assist the investigation.
“We appreciate that an incident of this nature will cause understandable concern in the community and we are continuing to liaise with our colleagues at Leeds District who will be maintaining an increased presence in the area to reassure people.
“The scene activity will be causing some disruption in the area but we hope people will understand that this is vital in support of our investigation into this very serious offence.”
West Yorkshire Police are asking anyone with information to get in touch with the Homicide and Major Enquiry team on 101, quoting Operation Passade crime reference 13220312210 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat.
Alternatively, those wishing to give information anonymously can call Crimestoppers on 0800555111.
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