Investigation launched after man shot in Tuebrook
His injuries aren't believed to be life-threatening
An investigation has been launched after a man was shot in the leg in Tuebrook.
Merseyside Police say they were called after a 27-year-old man arrived at hospital with a gunshot wound to his lower leg around 10:10pm last night.
Officers believe the shooting occurred around 30 minutes before when a man shot at the victim as he got out of a private taxi on Denman Drive.
The man's injury is not thought to be life-threatening and no one else was injured in the incident.
Forensic investigation's are underway as well as searches of CCTV.
Detectives say they're keen to speak with two men seen in the area at the time to find out where they went afterwards.
They're described as white, skinny build and dressed in black.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Atkinson, from the Firearms Investigation Team, said: “To open fire at someone in such a reckless manner could clearly have had much more serious if not fatal consequences.
“We are also keen to speak to anyone who was in the general area who saw or heard anything suspicious or believes they captured something significant on their dashcam, CCTV or doorbell camera.
“We know that guns cause misery on our streets and we would ask for the public’s help in coming forward with any bit of information they have so we can find the person or people responsible.”