Three men on bikes were spotted in a street before shots were reportedly fired in Croxteth.
Merseyside police rushed to Kynance Road at around 6.37pm on Wednesday, July 28, after reports a gun had been fired in the street. Once at the scene, officers found no reports of anyone being injured or any damage being caused.
Around a dozen police vehicles, including patrol cars, matrix and armed police, arrived at the scene the road was sealed off. A cordon remains in place this morning, as forensic investigations take place.
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Detectives said it was believed there were three men wearing dark clothing and riding bikes in the street at the time. The men were seen driving off on the bikes towards Parkview Road.
An eyewitness to the incident said children were "playing out" in the street when the incident happened. They told The ECHO : "Lads on motorbikes fired them (the shots) and all kids were out playing." Officers were seen making door-to-door enquiries on the road which are expected to continue today.
Detective Chief Inspector Cat Walsh said: "The investigation is in the very early stages as we seek to establish what has taken place. I am appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of Kynance Road, Parkview Road and Willow Way at around 6.30pm who may have seen or heard anything suspicious to contact us.
"I am also urging people to check CCTV or dashcam for any footage that may have captured the incident or which could assist with the investigation and get in touch. At this stage it does not appear anyone has been injured but recklessly firing a gun in a residential street could obviously have serious if not fatal consequences and it is vital that we find the person or people responsible and bring them to justice.”
If you have any information on this incident, or who has information which could help police with inquiries DM @MerPolCC, message ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook’ or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 with reference 22000542161.
You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
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