A man was dropped off at hospital with gunshot wounds after a shooting in the Everton area last night.
Police first received a report at around 10.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, June 21) that shots had been fired in Everton Brow. It was also reported that an injured man had been sighted.
At around 10.45pm it was further reported that a second man had turned up at the Royal Liverpool Hospital with gunshot wounds. It was reported that he was dropped off at hospital on an electric bike, which made off down Prescot Road.
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An investigation has been launched and officers remain in the Everton Brow area this morning (Wednesday) while extensive CCTV, witness and house-to-house enquiries are carried out. There is also a police presence at the Royal Hospital this morning.
Police are also looking to trace a red white and blue motocross bike, reported in the Everton Brow area at the time of the incident.
Road closures remain in place on Heyworth Street and Everton Road today while the investigation continues and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes where possible.
Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Wilson said: "The investigation is in its early stages and we are working tirelessly to establish the full circumstances of a shooting last night which left a male injured. Fortunately the male has not suffered life-threatening injuries and at this stage we believe that this was a targeted attack with no wider threat to the local community.
"Nonetheless, this would have been an extremely shocking incident for anyone to witness. We have a large police presence in the area carrying out inquiries and I would encourage people to come forward and tell us what they know.
"We have increased patrols in the area following the incident and crime scene investigations are being carried out. Officers will also be reviewing CCTV footage and are conducting house-to-house enquiries in the area in a bid to identify offenders.
"Our enquiries so far have shown that a red, white and blue motocross bike was being ridden in the Everton Brow area and an electric bike was sighted on Prescot Road at the time of the incident. If you were driving in the Everton Road or Prescot Road areas last night and have dashcam footage then please review it and if you saw either of these bikes then let us know.
"Similarly, I would ask anyone who was in the area, who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously to contact us. I would also urge anyone in the area who thinks they may have captured anything significant on their mobile phone or Ring doorbell to contact us as a matter of urgency as footage they have could be vital to our investigation.
"There is no room for guns on the streets of Merseyside and we will do everything within our power to ensure those responsible are brought to justice."
If you witnessed the incident or have any information, please contact @MerPolCC or call 101 with reference 22000433807. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form here.
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