A man in his 20s is in a stable condition in hospital after he was shot in a suburb of Radcliffe.
Police were called to Kentsford Drive in the Bradley Fold area of Radcliffe at 11pm on Sunday following reports that a man had been shot.
Residents reported hearing a loud bang.
A man aged in his 20s had suffered a gunshot wound on his doorway.
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He was taken to hospital with 'minor injuries' and remains in a stable condition, according to Greater Manchester Police.
An investigation is underway and patrols have been stepped up in Radcliffe.
No arrests have yet been made.
Chief Inspector Matt Oxley, of GMP's Bury division, said: "It's important for members of our community to know that when disturbances like this occur we take it very seriously and are doing our utmost to prevent any further incidents.
"We have increased patrols around the area and urge members of the public with concerns to speak with our officers.
"We are following numerous lines of enquiry to make sure these offenders are bought to justice as soon as possible."
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 0161 8568001 or 0161 8568562, quoting incident 3346 of 22/08/2021.
Information can also be reported online or by using the Live Chat function at www.gmp.police.uk.
If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
