Medics treated three people with injures in Upton Lane near Kitchener Road just after 2.50pm today (April 29).
One person was treated at the scene for a gunshot wound, while the other two were treated for head injuries.
The gunshot victim has been taken to hospital, where his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
Police arrested two people in connection with the shooting, and one of the two remains in hospital after sustaining minor injuries.
A cordon remains in place while investigations are ongoing.
Chief Inspector Daryl Jones from North East Command said: “We are aware that this shooting on a residential street this afternoon would have had an enormous impact on the local community.
“We are pleased we’ve been able to make two arrests and recover a firearm within hours of the incident.
“Any residents with concerns, please speak to the officers at the scene, or to your local neighbourhood policing teams.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 4319/29Apr.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
