Teenage boy injured following shooting in Botanic Gardens
His injuries aren't believed to be life-threatening.
Emergency services were at Botanic Gardens in Liverpool following an injury shooting in the park yesterday evening (Friday 19 May).
Just before 6.30pm officers received a report that a teenage boy had been found with gun shot wounds at Botanic Gardens.
Emergency services later found a teenage boy at an address on Parton Street with gun shot wounds to his arm and leg. The victims was taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Following enquiries, a scene was established in Botanic Gardens, where evidence consistent with shots being fired was found.
An investigation has been launched and extensive forensic examinations and witness enquiries are ongoing.
Armed patrols remain in the area and anyone who witnessed the shooting or with any information is asked to contact police.
Chief Inspector Jim Wilde said:
“We are in the early stages of an investigation into a shooting which has left a teenage boy injured.
“We understand the fear that gun crime causes and I’d like to assure the community in Wavertree that Merseyside Police is fully committed to tackling gun crime and will immediately pursue those who are prepared to use firearms on our streets.
“The possession of firearms and dangerous weapons will not be tolerated in Merseyside. Therefore I would appeal to anyone who was in Botanic Gardens and saw the incident or anything or anyone suspicious to come forward and let us know.
“Similarly, if you have doorbell footage and live in the surrounding area then please review it and tell us if you see anything. Information you hold could be vital to our ongoing investigation.”