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14/11/2007
Man Shot Dead In Liverpool
A man has been shot dead in a street in Merseyside.
The shooting happened around 8pm on Tuesday night, near the Millhouse pub on Alderwood Avenue in Speke.
Police found the victim, who is believed to be a man in his 40s, when they were called to the scene.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem is due to take place later.
Police have said that they believe the victim may have been targeted and they have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Most shops in the area were closed at the time of the shooting, but a newsagent and a gym were still open and police said that people in either premises might have seen something.
House to house enquiries are being conducted in the area and community patrols have been increased.
(KMcA)
The shooting happened around 8pm on Tuesday night, near the Millhouse pub on Alderwood Avenue in Speke.
Police found the victim, who is believed to be a man in his 40s, when they were called to the scene.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem is due to take place later.
Police have said that they believe the victim may have been targeted and they have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Most shops in the area were closed at the time of the shooting, but a newsagent and a gym were still open and police said that people in either premises might have seen something.
House to house enquiries are being conducted in the area and community patrols have been increased.
(KMcA)
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