Gunshot Rocks Quiet Walton Street – Man Shot in the Buttock
Walton was shaken to its core last night after a rare shooting left a man injured on Fountains Road. The victim was shot in the buttock by a passenger firing from a passing dark car just after 9pm on Friday, February 21, 2025. Police launched an urgent hunt to nab the culprits.
Drive-By Shooting Sparks Panic
The victim was standing on Fountains Road when a dark vehicle pulled up alongside him. A passenger opened the rear door and fired a single shot before the car sped off. Although the victim fled the scene in his own car, he later sought medical help at a nearby hospital. Thankfully, the gunshot wound is not life-threatening.
Police Launch Full-Scale Investigation
Merseyside Police swiftly cordoned off the area for forensic examinations. Officers are conducting door-to-door inquiries and scouring CCTV footage in a bid to identify the shooter, the driver, and one other passenger believed to have been in the vehicle.
Detective Inspector Mike Fletcher blasted the brazen attack: “This was a shocking and reckless act of violence on our streets. We’re relentless in our pursuit of these dangerous criminals and will do everything to remove them from our communities.”
Police presence in Walton has since been ramped up, with high-visibility patrols offering reassurance for nerves rattled by the incident.
Community Urged to Speak Up
Detective Inspector Fletcher said: “We can’t do this alone. If you’ve seen or heard anything suspicious—or have CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage—please come forward. Even the smallest detail can crack this case.”
Locals reported hearing the gunshot, with many voicing fears over rising violent crime. For a normally quiet neighbourhood, this act of gun crime has been a brutal wake-up call.
How to Help Police Catch the Shooters
- Call Merseyside Police on 101 or report online quoting reference 1038 of 21 February.
- Contact via Social Media on X (Twitter) @MerseyPolice or Facebook at Merseyside Police Contact Centre.
- Anonymous Tips can be given to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Victim Recovering, But Trauma Runs Deep
The victim remains in hospital recovering physically. But police warn the psychological scars run deeper after such a terrifying ordeal.
“Gun crime has no place in our city,” said Detective Inspector Fletcher. “Help us put the shooter behind bars where they belong.”
Ongoing Battle Against Gun Violence in Merseyside
While Merseyside Police have made strides cutting gun crime recently, this incident is a stark reminder that the threat hasn’t gone away. The force urges the public to stay vigilant and help stamp out violence.
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