Four masked men fired shots during a daytime chase down a busy street.
Police were called to Mill Lane, Wavertree, shortly after 6:10 p.m., to report that four masked men in dark clothing riding a bicycle and a scooter were being chased when a shot was fired. An hour later, officers were called to a Mill Lane home where they found damage to a window consisting of gunfire.
There were no reports of injuries, and police said they believe the attack was a target. At one point, Mill Lane was closed in both directions due to the incident, and witnesses reported a large police presence on the roads surrounding the area, including Deverell Road. Police helicopter was also seen.
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There were several police scenes with a police cordon outside a group of houses and another, much larger one, at the junction with Deverell Road, near a bus stop. Police were seen searching with their fingertips in the second scene and looking for a drain.
Witnesses told ECHO that the area is “normally quiet”. A man living near the scene outside the house said he “heard an octopus,” but thought it might have been a fireworks display. It was only when he saw the coroners and a cordon said he realized it was “something serious”.
Damaged home forensics were seen taking pictures inside and out. Officers will remain in the area to conduct forensic, CCTV, house-to-house and witness investigations, and to speak with the local community.
Police officers looking for a drain on Mill Lane in Wavertree, near Deverell Road
Detective Inspector Katie Coote said: “I would urge anyone who is in the area after 6pm this evening to witness the incidents or have any information to report.
“I would also like to call anyone who has video surveillance, a dashboard camera or images on any other device to take the time to check to see if they have captured any images that may help us find those responsible.
“Firing a gun on a residential street is extremely reckless and dangerous and shows total contempt for the safety of local residents. A gun in the hands of criminals could be deadly and we are committed to fighting gun crime to make our streets safer. .
“Any information you have can be vital to our inquiries, so please tell us what you know so that we can remove dangerous weapons and those that use them from our streets.”
Police are appealing to anyone who may have CCTV footage, a dashboard camera or doorbell or information about this incident to send a DM to the social media counter on Twitter @MerPolCC or the Contact Center of the Merseyside ‘Facebook police citing incident reference 22000392835.
Or the information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via the online form at:
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