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| Raheem Wilks dies in Leeds barber shop shooting | |
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| A 19-year-old man has died in a "targeted" shooting at a barber's shop in Leeds. | A 19-year-old man has died in a "targeted" shooting at a barber's shop in Leeds. |
| The teenager, named locally as Raheem Wilks, was at Too Sharps on Gathorne Terrace, in the Harehills area, when he was shot shortly before 13:20 GMT on Thursday. | |
| He was found seriously injured and taken to hospital for treatment, but later died, West Yorkshire Police said. | |
| A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. | A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. |
| Det Ch Insp Stuart Spencer said: "We have launched a murder investigation following this man's death and are carrying out extensive inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. | |
| "Although our inquiries are still at a relatively early stage, we believe this has been a targeted attack on the victim. | "Although our inquiries are still at a relatively early stage, we believe this has been a targeted attack on the victim. |
| "We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area yesterday and witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation." | "We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area yesterday and witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation." |
| Floral tributes have been left at the scene. One message reads: "Daddy you were sadly taken". | |
| A post mortem examination is due to take place later. | A post mortem examination is due to take place later. |