Scene in place after man shot in horror incident in Liverpool

A man suffered an arm injury consistent with a firearm being used

A scene was put in place after a man was shot in a horror incident in Liverpool on Wednesday night (June 3). Police and paramedics attended the scene in Toxteth at around 8.40pm.

Officers were called to Carlingford Close following reports that a 19-year-old man had suffered an injury to his arm consistent with a firearm being used, Merseyside Police said.

The incident is thought to have happened in the Upper Parliament Street area. The victim was rushed to hospital from the scene to be treated.

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An investigation is now underway into the incident, with house-to-house and CCTV enquiries being carried out by detectives. Anyone with information is being urged to contact police immediately.

Detective Inspector Jay Boardman said: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation and we are seeking witnesses and CCTV and Ring doorbell footage to piece together what has happened.

“Firearms and the reckless people who choose to carry and use them have no place on the streets of Merseyside and we would ask for the public’s help to locate who is responsible and bring them to justice.”

Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC or call 101 quoting incident reference 1010 of 3 June. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.