Police search for black BMW X5 in connection with shooting in Clayton
An 18-year-old man suffered serious injuries to his leg.
Police investigating a shooting at a street BBQ in Manchester are searching for a black BMW X5 in connection with the incident.
Officers were called to Vale Street in Clyaton shortly before 2.45pm on Bank Holiday Monday (7th May 2018) where a man had suffered serious injuries to his leg.
The 18-year-old victim was standing with friends when he was approached by a man and shot in the leg. The offender then fled the scene.
The man is still in hospital undergoing treatment for serious injuries.
A woman, who was with the group, was also injured by a ricochet caused by the shot being fired. She was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.
A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 18 and section 20 assault and has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Officers are now investigating whether the offender may have been driving a black BMW X5 with the registration MW17 XVL.
Police are trying to trace the BMW’s movements that day, which they believe may have been taken to Blackpool.
Detective Inspector Claire Moss of GMP’s City of Manchester Division said: “This man was shot in broad daylight and we will carry on doing all we can to find out how this happened.
“A key part of these enquiries is to understand the car’s movements on Monday afternoon, so it’s vital we hear from anyone who may have seen a black BMW X5 in the area that day.
“If you came out of your house after hearing the bang and saw the car driving away, or have information that could help us to piece together what happened, please share this with police.
“Someone out there has information about how this young man came to be shot, and I would urge you to please report this as soon as you can, it could be the key to our investigation.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 1453 of 07/05/18. Reports can also be made anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.