Man shot dead in Liverpool street

Merseyside police appealing for witnesses after 25-year-old found with a gunshot wound to his head A murder investigation has been launched by police after a man was gunned down in the street. The 25-year-old victim, who has not been formally identified, was found by police in Brayfield Road, Liverpool, at about 10.10pm on Tuesday. Officers were called to the area in Anfield after a member of the public reported hearing gunshots and seeing a group of men acting suspiciously. Merseyside police said the victim died from a single gunshot wound to his head. Forensic examinations are taking place at the scene and a Ford Mondeo recovered nearby is being studied. Police are also carrying out house-to-house inquiries and examining CCTV from shops and businesses. A police spokeswoman said officers were keeping an open mind about the motive for the attack. She added: “The circumstances of his death are now being investigated by the force’s major incident team and detectives are appealing for anyone in the Brayfield Road area who saw or heard anything suspicious last night to contact police. “The victim’s family have been notified and are receiving support from specially trained family liaison officers.” Liverpool Crime Gun crime Helen Carter guardian.co.uk

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