A man is in critical condition in hospital after gun shots were reported at a Lismore CBD residence last night.

Richmond Police District Inspector Susie Johnson said at 7.45pm last night, police responded to a residential home in Lismore in response to a gunshot.

“A number of people from the residence are assisting police with enquires," Inspector Johnson said.

“A 21 year old male is in a critical condition at the Gold Coast University Hospital.”

A concerned resident who was on Dawson Street last night took photos of police cars at the scene, before leaving - and posted them to a popular Facebook local community discussion page.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Lismore police or call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.