Police storm Adelphi Boulevard in Point Cook on Monday following reports of gunshots being fired. Credit:Debbie Richardson

Frightened residents in Point Cook were told to barricade themselves inside as police responded to reports of a shooting near an apartment block and shops on Monday afternoon.

It is believed a number of shots were fired near Adelphi Boulevard just after 5.30pm.

Nobody was been injured, but police are searching for a weapon after locating shell casings.

Adelphi Boulevard resident Debbie Richards said she was standing on her balcony when she noticed police swarming the street below.