Ten police vehicles and multiple armed officers responded to a shooting incident in Greater Manchester. Authorities reported that one individual sustained severe injuries and received immediate treatment at the scene in Urmston town center, within greater Manchester, earlier tonight.
A police representative stated that the incident was reported around 8:42 pm on Higher Road in Urmston, involving a firearms discharge. Emergency services attended to the injured party on-site, describing the injuries as serious. The area is cordoned off from the public, with additional patrols dispatched for ongoing investigations. Social media accounts mention the presence of an armed officer at the scene and a police helicopter circling above.
An eyewitness observed an ambulance within the restricted area, noting the presence of what appeared to be a coat or jacket on the ground, with ambulance personnel providing immediate assistance. Crime Scene Investigators have now arrived at Higher Road to conduct further examinations within the secured perimeter.