Police are searching for a masked gunman who is wanted in connection with a shooting in Stockport. The masked man was spotted on camera by CCTV on April 21, 2023 outside a property on Wilmslow Road, Manchester.
The man appeared to take aim at the building before running off but his face covering was removed a short distance away as seen by CCTV. No one was believed to be injured in the attack as police have launched an appeal, reports the Manchester Evening News.
It was at around 4pm on the Friday afternoon the incident took place with police in the area claiming it was a targeted attack and wanted to reassure the public.
Detective Superintendent Neil Jones, of South Manchester District, said: “Firstly, I want to speak directly to the community in and around the Wilmslow Road area. We appreciate how concerned you must be but we want to reassure you that we believe that this was a targeted attack.
“Since this occurred, we have increased patrols around the area and have employed additional Force resources whilst we locate this individual and keep the community safe.
“It’s imperative that we identify and locate this man as soon as possible. Our primary aim is to protect the communities within the Greater Manchester and as such, firearms discharges will not be tolerated.
"Thankfully, no injuries were reported and we are following up a number of lines of inquiry to trace and arrest the person responsible.
"We are now appealing to members of the public who might have witnessed something or might have information that could aid our investigation to please come forwards and share it with us.
“I urge anyone who has any information or may have CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from Wilmslow Road at the time of the incident, to contact us on 0161 856 6023 quoting log number 2196 of 21/04/2023.
“You can also speak to us via 101, through the Live Chat function on our website, www.gmp.police.uk or anonymously through the independent charity – Crimestoppers – 0800 555 111.”
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