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Two Men Shot in 'Targeted Attack' as Police Hunt Gunman
Police say the shooting was a targeted attack, and officers are gathering CCTV and witness evidence as two men remain in hospital.
- On Sunday, Merseyside Police were called to Pottery Lane near Stadt Moers Park in Prescot at 2:50 PM after two men in their 20s were found with gunshot wounds and transported to hospital.
- Detective Superintendent Paul Speight stated the incident was a "targeted attack" on the two victims. Speight urged witnesses to submit CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage to assist the investigation.
- Officers continue conducting forensic enquiries and house-to-house searches near Stadt Moers Park. Residents reported seeing air ambulances depart from the scene, underscoring the severity of the daytime incident.
- Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police via @MerPolCC or call 101, quoting incident reference 572. Alternatively, Crimestoppers accepts anonymous tips at 0800 555 111.
- Speight noted that gun crime in Merseyside has become increasingly rare in recent years. He emphasized that community engagement and partnership work will be essential to identifying those responsible.
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Daily RecordPolice hunt gunman after two men shot in 'targeted attack'
Air ambulances were called after two men suffered gunshot wounds on Sunday afternoon
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Two men in their 20s have been taken to hospital after a double shooting
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