Hunt for gunman after 21-year-old is shot in the leg while queuing at a McDonald’s drive-thru
- Man, 21, was in passenger seat of a black Ford Tourneo in McDonald’s drive-through
- He was taken to hospital for leg injury and his condition is described as stable
- Police think man in CCTV could have vital information to assist the investigation
- Offender is believed to have travelled on foot towards Asda before leaving scene in black vehicle
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man as they investigate a shooting at a McDonald’s drive-thru.
The 21-year-old man was in the front passenger seat of a black Ford Tourneo in the McDonald’s drive-thru at The Croft Retail & Leisure Park in Bromborough, Wirral.
He was shot around 5.30pm on Thursday and taken to hospital for assessment of a leg injury where his condition is described as stable, Liverpool Echo reported.
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man as they investigate a shooting at a McDonald’s drive-thru at The Croft Retail & Leisure Park in Bromborough, Wirral
Police believe the man in the CCTV image could have vital information that would assist their investigation.
It is believed the offender travelled on foot towards Asda before leaving the scene in a black vehicle with at least one other male.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Smith said: ‘We are in the early stages of our investigation but are treating this as a targeted attack at this stage.
‘I want to appeal to anyone who thinks they know the man in the picture to contact us as soon as possible.’
It is believed the offender travelled on foot towards Asda before leaving the scene in a black vehicle with at least one other male
Officers are carrying out CCTV, witness and forensic enquiries at the scene and the Community Policing Team have been patrolling today
He added: ‘I would also ask anyone who was in the area at around 5.30pm yesterday and has information to please get in touch as soon as possible, so we can establish the exact circumstances.
‘I understand this incident would have caused anyone who witnessed it considerable distress.
‘Nobody should feel they can use a firearm in a busy area in broad daylight with people of all ages around and I want to reassure the community we are doing all we can to locate the person responsible and patrols will remain in the area to provide reassurance and gather information.
‘If you witnessed the incident, or have any CCTV, dashcam footage or information, please let us know, as it could prove vital to the investigation.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Smith said they are treating this as a targeted attack
He was shot and taken to hospital for assessment of a leg injury where his condition is described as stable
‘Gun crime will not be tolerated on the streets of Merseyside and we will continue to take guns and the people who store, carry and use them off our streets.’
The Community Policing Team have been patrolling the retail park for reassurance today and officers are carrying out CCTV, witness and forensic enquiries at the scene.
Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
You can also call 0151 709 6010 quoting incident reference 20000355196 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously
If you have CCTV or dashcam footage that may assist you can upload it via this link: https://unitedkingdom1cppportal.digitalpolicing.co.uk/merseyside/appeal/20000355196