DI Mullen added: “Through information provided by our communities and proactive policing operations and tactics, we have seen a decrease in firearms incidents over the past two years. High visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide reassurance. I urge people who were in the area but may not have seen anything to please check your dashcam footage and any CCTV that could have they captured something which may be vital to the case." “Our officers are continuing to patrol the area and we urge anyone who saw something on Saturday afternoon which will assist in the investigation, however insignificant it may seem, to please let us know. Gunshots can be heard on a video following a shooting on Croxdale Road West (Image: UGC) Detective Inspector John Mullen, from Merseyside's Firearms Investigation Team, said: “We are progressing in the investigation and pursuing multiple lines of enquiry to bring those responsible to justice. Merseyside Police said the force could not comment on any potential link but said it was pursuing "multiple lines of enquiry". That incident occurred at around 1.15am outside shops on Finch Lane, before the victim fled to an address on Altfinch Close via Colwell Road. The ECHO understands that the shooting may have been linked to another act of extreme violence nearby on June 14, where a man was left with a horrific slash wound to his face and stab wounds to his leg. Detectives also say their enquires so far suggest that this was a targeted attack with no wider threat to the local community. ![]() The force said an extensive investigation is ongoing including CCTV, witness and forensic enquiries. Both suspects are still in police custody. Today Merseyside Police announced two men from West Derby, aged 35 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Michael Owen issues ban after watching Gemma on Love Island.Man flashed on bus in front of horrified passengers.The gunman was said to have fled the area in a white Seat Leon car. He was hit several times in the legs and back, and was driven to hospital by passers-by who dropped him off at A&E before leaving the scene. Harrowing mobile phone video footage, captured by a witness, showed the gunman appearing to stand over the victim holding a handgun, before seven loud bangs rang out in quick succession. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was sitting close to a memorial for a murdered friend in Croxdale Road West when he was ambushed, at around 4.55pm on Saturday, July 2. Two men have been arrested in connection with a savage point blank shooting on a West Derby street.
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