Man shot in buttock in drive-by shooting
Officers were called to Fountains Road in Walton, Liverpool, just after 21:00 GMT on Friday but the victim had already left the scene and attended hospital.
Officers said they believed the driver of a car had pulled up alongside him before a passenger in the back of the car opened a door and fired a gun.
The victim's injuries were not life-threatening, Merseyside Police said.
The force has appealed for help in identifying the driver and two passengers in a dark car used in the attack.
Det Insp Mike Fletcher added: "Any information provided will be acted upon. Help us to put the person responsible for firing the gun where he belongs - behind bars."
He said more officers would be on patrol "to reassure the local community", while investigators carry out forensic examinations and house-to-house inquiries.
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