Air Rifle Shooting in Melling | Liverpool News

A shocking shooting erupted in Melling on July 1st at 11:15 AM when a 44-year-old man was struck in the neck by an air rifle outside a Go Local store on Waddicar Lane. He’s now in stable condition at the hospital. Police responded with full force — armed officers, helicopters, and road closures — eventually arresting a 35-year-old local suspect nearby. Witnesses say the victim, a customer, was conscious and alert before being taken away. The quiet neighborhood was thrown into chaos as police swarmed the area, even making arrests on Andrew Avenue — captured on doorbell cameras. Authorities are actively investigating, canvassing residents, reviewing CCTV, and deploying a mobile police station to reassure the community. Chief Inspector Dave Uren is urging anyone with information to come forward via Merseyside Police social media, 101, or Crimestoppers — weapons have no place on the streets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5345f8618e5a003a