Teenager shot in arm and collapses on Liverpool street as police launch manhunt
A 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital after being shot in the arm in Liverpool, as Merseyside Police launch a major investigation.
A teenager collapsed in the street after being shot in the arm as police descended on a Liverpool street on Wednesday, June 3.
Officers were called to Carlingford Close, off Selbourne Street, shortly after 8.40pm after a 19 year old man was reportedly shot in the arm. The force confirmed the incident is believed to have taken place in the Upper Parliament Street area.
The young man was rushed to hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment for his injury, which is not thought to be life-threatening.
Residents described the scene as police and paramedics attended after the man was discovered collapsed on the corner of Carlingford Close with a gunshot wound to his arm.
One resident told the ECHO: "I heard a bang, it was like a firework and just one, then the police came racing up and down the street, there was loads of them."
"There was a lad on the door by the lamppost [on the corner of Carlingford Close]. I think his mum arrived and she just broke down."
A second neighbour claimed that officers had visited Carlingford Close earlier that day, and that the victim had apparently attempted to flee the scene before collapsing.
A police helicopter was also reported to have been circling overhead as officers first descended on the scene, while two cordons were put in place.
The first covered a stretch of Selbourne Street around Carlingford Close. The second cordon took in part of Upper Parliament Street, the Merseyside Caribbean Centre and a section of Selbourne Street running behind the centre.
Scientific support officers were observed working within the cordon shortly before 11pm.
An investigation has been launched, with house-to-house enquiries and CCTV checks being carried out across the surrounding area.
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."
A Merseyside Police spokesperson added: "Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or @MerPolCC.
"You can also report information via our website.
"Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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