Gunshots were fired at a house in Bootle last night.
Police were called to reports a gun was fired on a residential street, hitting a house on Westminster Avenue, in Bootle, on Sunday, February 20.
Officers arrived at the scene after the shooting, which happened at around 7.15pm, to find damage to a house window.
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A cordon was put in place as forensic officers found evidence that a shot had been fired.
No injuries have been reported to the emergency services.
An investigation has now been launched and officers remain at the scene to carry out CCTV, forensic and house-to-house enquiries, and to speak to the local community.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact police.
Detective Inspector Catherine Walsh said: "These are the early stages of an investigation, during which we are working to establish exactly what happened tonight, and preserve any evidence.
"If you were in the area, passing by or live locally, you could be able to help. Your CCTV, dashcam, doorbell footage may present us with opportunities to find those responsible for this incident and quickly take them and their weapon off the streets.
"Gun crime in Merseyside has fallen dramatically in the past few years, due in no small part to those people prepared to speak to us about such incidents, directly or anonymously. However you choose to tell us, please come forward and we will take action."
If you witnessed the incident, or have any information contact police on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with any information, with reference 815 of 20th February.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
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