Armed police were labeled to Clifton in Salford for Friday evening right after reports of a lady being shot.
Residents posted reports of planned aid units swarming around the Billy Lane/Rake Lane section of Clifton from rush-hour until approximately 8pm.
A house at the nook of the two streets ended up being cordoned off by police arrest.
A 65-year-old woman was opportunity in the leg, police force confirmed to SalfordOnline.com tonight.
A spokesman for any force said that the particular victim had suffered a number of pellet wounds.
The rifle used has not been verified by officers, yet locals suggest a shotgun had been used.
An earlier type of this article suggested some sort of airgun may have been the weapon used.
This does not currently appear to be correct.
The female was taken to medical center for treatment however not considered to be in a life-threatening affliction.
In a statement, the spokesperson said: “At around Your five.20pm on Friday A couple of September 2017, police ended up called to Billy Street, Clifton, to reports of the shooting.
“Officers attended and found that a 65-year-old gal had suffered pellet scars to the leg and was taken to clinic for treatment.
“An exploration has been launched and also enquiries are regular.”
Anyone with information need to call police with 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
