Teenager dead after being shot in broad daylight during 'appalling' Liverpool attack

Merseyside Police said the 18-year-old’s family has been informed and a post-mortem examination was due to take place as police launch a murder probe into his death

The teenager was found injured on Tagus Road, Toxteth, at around 8.30pm last night and was pronounced dead in hospital.

Merseyside Police have launched an investigation and appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Chief Inspector Keith McLachlan said: ‘Our investigation is in its early stages but I would urge anyone who saw the incident or anyone acting suspiciously in the area just before 8.30pm to contact us immediately.

‘Any information may be vital to finding those responsible and bringing them to justice.

‘We are relentless in pursuing those who choose to bring firearms onto the streets of Merseyside.

‘I am sure local people will be appalled that this has taken place in daylight hours.

‘Information from the community will always be acted on, so help us remove those responsible and their weapons from the streets.’

Police said the teenager’s family has been informed and a post-mortem examination was due to take place.

The incident follows two gun attacks in Merseyside earlier this week in Fazakerley, where a 43-year-old man was shot in the chest, and Seaforth, where a 27-year-old man was shot in the arms and leg.

Both attacks happened within 25 minutes of each other on Thursday.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111