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Boy shot in head while riding pillion on motorbike in Huyton Teenage motorbike passenger dies after Huyton shooting
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A boy has been shot in the head while riding pillion on a motorbike, police have said. A boy has died after he was shot in the head while riding pillion on a motorbike, police have said.
The 17-year-old came off the motorcycle after being shot at Lyme Cross Road, Huyton, at about 21:40 BST on Sunday. James Meadows, 17, came off the motorcycle after being shot at Lyme Cross Road, Huyton, at about 21:40 BST on Sunday.
Merseyside Police said the bike's rider had failed to stop and had left the scene "at speed".Merseyside Police said the bike's rider had failed to stop and had left the scene "at speed".
A force spokesman said the boy was in a serious condition in hospital and asked anyone with information about what happened to get in touch. He died in hospital on Monday evening. A murder investigation has been launched by Merseyside Police.
A police spokesman said the victim's family had been informed and a post-mortem examination will be carried out.