Armed police respond to targeted shooting in Rainhill

Armed police responded to a house in Rainhill after shots were fired on the night of March 20. The incident occurred around 8:40 PM on Dorgan Close. Police believe the shooting was a "targeted attack" on the property. No one was injured during the event. Merseyside Police are conducting forensic examinations, house-to-house inquiries, and reviewing CCTV footage. Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill commented on the situation, calling it "sheer recklessness." Jaundrill emphasized the importance of community support in solving gun-related incidents. She urged locals who may have seen or heard anything, or captured the event on cameras, to come forward. Although gun crime has decreased in recent years, every incident still creates fear in the community. Merseyside Police encourages people to share information to help remove guns and those responsible from the streets. If you have any details, you can reach out via social media, call 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.