Horror on the streets as gunman opens fire on taxi in broad daylight
A shocking daylight shooting in Oldham leaves one man seriously injured
Oldham, UK, Shooting, Gunman, Taxi, Police
Oldham: It was a terrifying scene today when a gunman opened fire on a taxi in broad daylight. A man got seriously hurt in what looks like a drive-by shooting.
This all went down around 12:15 PM on Shaw Road in the Derker area. The victim was just stepping out of the taxi when the shooter, riding a motorbike, struck.
After the shooting, the suspect took off, and the injured man was rushed to the hospital. Thankfully, armed police were quick to respond and arrested a 19-year-old nearby.
An air ambulance even landed on some playing fields as police cordoned off the area. Streets around Shaw Road were blocked off while officers investigated.
Residents were shocked but not surprised. One local said, “There’s always stuff going on here. It’s a bad place to live.”
Superintendent Phil Hutchinson from Greater Manchester Police reassured the community, saying they’re working hard to figure out what happened. He mentioned that while this incident is serious, gun violence is not common in the area.
Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to the police. It’s crucial to keep the community safe.