Inside house at centre of party gunshot probe
A GUNMAN launched a reckless attack at a home where a party was being held.
Up to five shots were fired at the house in Wythenshawe as people celebrated.
Detectives believe the shooting is linked directly to the party and was a targeted attack.
It happened at 1am on Fairway Avenue on Saturday.
Police received a report that a party was taking place. Around 10 minutes later, a call was received saying shots had been fired.
Remarkably, no one was injured. Bullet casings were found by detectives and recovered for forensic analysis. A picture of the interior It shows ‘25’ balloons and a light boxes in the shape of the numbers.
It is believed it was a targeted attack. Between four and five shots were fired at the property. They hit the outside wall. No arrests have been made and he investigation is ongoing.
There is not believed to be a wider threat to the community. A scene remains in place as forensic and CCTV enquires continue.
Detective Inspector Chris Maddocks, from GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: “This was a shocking incident which could easily have resulted in a much graver outcome.
“Our team of detectives are working tirelessly to establish the exact circumstances of this firearms discharge which initial enquiries suggest is linked to the party. We would like to reassure the community that there is not believed to be any wider threat to the public. If you were a guest at this party, we are appealing for you to come forward and speak to police as soon as possible. Officers are following multiple lines of enquiry as they work to identify all those who were present at the time.
“However, the sooner we are able to speak to any witnesses who might hold vital information, the sooner we can protect an intended target, remove a firearm from our streets and bring to justice those responsible.
“I am therefore directly appealing to anyone at this party, or anyone who has any information at all about this incident, to come forwards and talk with us, you will hold important information and my team of officers would like to hear from you.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 6063, quoting log number 186 of 27/02/2021.