A man was treated in hospital after being shot in the Short Strand area of east Belfast.
The incident happened last night (Saturday, 25 January) just before 8pm, as the man was walking in the area.
Police say it’s fortunate that they are not dealing with a fatality.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the incident.
Detective Sergeant Duffield said guns have no place in the community.
“We are fortunate that we are not dealing with a fatality today following this disgraceful attack in which a firearm was discharged in a residential area in the early evening. The people undertaking these attacks do not represent our communities and I would appeal to anyone who was in the Short Strand area last night and noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles being driven in a suspicious manner to contact detectives at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1711 25/01/20.
“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime,” added the Detective Sergeant.