Merseyside Police said armed officers were called to Lime Grove in Toxteth this morning to reports of a woman in her 20s having been shot in the legs
Armed officers were called to Lime Grove in ToxtethPolice are hunting for a shooter after a woman was gunned down in a ‘targeted attack’ this morning.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said armed officers were called to Lime Grove, off Lodge Lane in Toxteth at around 12.55am on Thursday, to reports of a woman in her 20s having been shot in the legs.
She has been taken to hospital to be assessed. Officers remain in the area as police continue to carry out initial enquiries, including house-to-house, forensics and CCTV, Liverpool Echo reports.
Detective Inspector Ainsley McAlice said: “These are the critical early stages of our investigation, and we are looking to establish exactly what happened, where it happened, and to find the person responsible.
“We understand the concern that such any such incident will have in our communities, and initially believe that this was a targeted attack by someone known to the victim.
“If you know anything or live locally and saw the incident or anyone making off around Lodge Lane or towards Sefton Park, please come forward as a matter of urgency.
“Your CCTV, doorbell footage or other information could be vital evidence.
“Officers will remain in the area today, gathering evidence and speaking to people locally to provide reassurance, so contact us directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers.”
