21-year-old in critical condition following shooting in Greater Manchester
A 21-year-old is in critical condition following a shooting incident in Greater Manchester. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.
Greater Manchester Police were called to Higher Road, Urmston at around 8.40pm last night (January 17) following a 999 call.
Police are investigating the incident which resulted in a 21-year-old man being treated for a gunshot wound.
The victim was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital.
He remains in a stable but critical condition.
Chief Inspector Darren Lomas said: "We believe this to be a targeted attack with no wider threat to the public – thankfully incidents of this nature are increasingly rare in Greater Manchester.
"There have been extra patrols in the area and this will continue through the weekend and into next week."
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses or any information about last night’s incident – anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist their investigation should contact GMP on 101 quoting log 3132 of 16/01/2026
You can also report information via LiveChat on their website or through the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously - on 0800 555 111.