Shots were fired by four masked men during a chase during a busy day.
Police were summoned to Mill Lane, Waverrius shortly after 6.10pm to report that four masked men in dark clothes were driving a bike and a scooter, chasing each other when a shot was fired. An hour later, police were called to Mill Lane’s house, where they found damage to a window corresponding to the shots.
No casualties were reported, and police said they believed the attack was targeted. At one point, Mill Lane was closed in both directions due to the incident, with eyewitnesses reporting a large police presence on roads around the area, including Deverell Road. The police helicopter was also seen.
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There were several police scenes with one police cordon in front of a group of houses and another, much larger, at the intersection with Deverell Road, near a bus stop. It was noticed that the police conducted a fingertip search on the second scene and searched the sewer.
Eyewitnesses told ECHO that the area was “usually quiet”. A man who lives near the scene in front of the house said he “heard a pop” but thought it might be a fireworks display. It wasn’t until he saw forensics and the cordon that he said he knew it was “something serious.”
Forensic scientists have been spotted at the scene of the house, which suffered damage, taking pictures inside and out. Officials will remain in the area to perform forensic medicine, video surveillance, house-to-house and witness, and talk to the local community.
Police officers searched the sewer of Mill Lane in Wavertree near Deverell Road
Detective Inspector Katie Kutt said: “I would urge anyone who has been in the area after 6pm tonight, who has witnessed the incidents or who has any information, to come out.
“I would also like to urge anyone who has video surveillance, dashboard or recording on other devices to take the time to check if they have taken any footage that could help us find those responsible.
“Shooting with a pistol in a residential street is extremely reckless and dangerous and shows complete disregard for the safety of local residents. A weapon in the hands of criminals can be fatal, and we are committed to fighting crime with guns to make our streets safer.
“Any information you have can be vital to our inquiries, so please tell us what you know so we can remove dangerous weapons and those who use them from our streets.”
Police urge anyone who may have CCTV footage, a control camera or a bell or information about the incident to send a DM to the social media counter on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook “Merseyside Police Contact Center”, citing incident reference number 22000392835 .
Or the information can be transmitted anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through the online form of:
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