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Liverpool shooting: Man found in street with fatal shotgun wounds | |
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A man was found in a Liverpool street with fatal gunshot wounds to his head. | A man was found in a Liverpool street with fatal gunshot wounds to his head. |
The victim, in his 30s, was found lying in Southwood Road, Aigburth, at 22:20 BST on Monday. | The victim, in his 30s, was found lying in Southwood Road, Aigburth, at 22:20 BST on Monday. |
He was taken to hospital but later died. Detectives said it was believed to be a "targeted incident". | He was taken to hospital but later died. Detectives said it was believed to be a "targeted incident". |
A murder inquiry has begun, and police are urging witnesses to contact them. Two or three men ran off down St Michael's Road and towards Moel Famau View, police said. | |
The man who died is believed to be from Croxteth. His family has been informed and a post-mortem examination is to take place later. | |
Southwood Road and Bryanston Road have been cordoned off for forensic investigations to take place. | |
St Michaels station in Aigburth has also been closed. | |
Merseyrail said a shuttle bus was running to and from Brunswick. |